SteamDolls: Order of Chaos, the stealth-action platformer from French-Belgian studio The Shady Gentlemen, has officially launched into Steam Early Access today, February 11th at 1 PM EST. The game is available for $19.99, with a 15% launch discount for the next two weeks.
Bringing together stealth, brutal combat, and exploration, SteamDolls stars David Hayter (Solid Snake) as The Whisper, a deadly and unhinged vigilante navigating a steampunk world on the brink of collapse. The Early Access version includes six chapters, offering 5 to 7 hours of gameplay, with the developers actively seeking player feedback to refine mechanics and content ahead of the full release.
A free demo is also available, featuring the game’s intro sequence for those looking to test their skills before diving into Early Access.
A Dark and Brutal Steampunk World
Originally Kickstarted and based on a graphic novel, SteamDolls blends hand-drawn 2D visuals with 3D cinematic cutscenes, crafting a world filled with industrial ruins, grotesque horrors, and haunting mysteries. Players will explore unique zones, including:
- An overgrown chapel reclaiming a once-grand structure.
- A hellish, fleshy underbelly pulsing with life.
- An electrified industrial bunker filled with deadly machinery.
- A city overrun by insect-like infections, teetering on the edge of collapse.
At the heart of this chaos is The Whisper, a rogue figure who balances stealth and savagery. Choose to lurk in the shadows or execute enemies with gruesome finishers—every choice you make shapes your survival.
Features:
- Stealth-lite gameplay mixed with brutal action and platforming.
- Gruesome finishers to dispatch enemies in style.
- Hacking mechanics—uncover memories, solve puzzles, and dig into the world’s secrets.
- Gorgeous 2D-3D hybrid art style inspired by comic books.
- A vast world filled with grotesque creatures and hidden lore.
- AAA voice cast featuring David Hayter, Christopher Randolph, and Jennifer Hale.
- Hand-drawn cutscenes with cinematic 3D inserts.
- Upgradable skill trees—tailor The Whisper’s abilities to your playstyle.
- Customizable home base—showcase trophies and unlock hidden lore.
Early Access and Future Updates
SteamDolls: Order of Chaos launches in Early Access with six playable chapters, and the developers plan to expand the game based on community feedback. Expect gameplay refinements, additional content, and deeper world-building as it progresses toward a 1.0 release.
For now, players can grab the game at a discount and step into the bloodstained boots of The Whisper today.
Check out the game’s Steam page here and watch the new launch trailer now!
