Arc Games and Snapshot Games have officially launched Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, a vibrant action-strategy mashup from legendary X-COM creator Julian Gollop. The game is out now on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99, with a 10% launch discount running through September 2.
Blending real-time strategy with third-person action, the game drops players into a Saturday morning cartoon-style world invaded by the bizarre Brainioids—brain-in-a-jar aliens with a penchant for chaos. Players can collect Brainium crystals, build bases, command armies, and dive into combat themselves, creating a unique hybrid that rewards both strategic masterminds and button-mash brawlers.
Play Solo or Team Up
Players can tackle the story campaign alone or with a buddy, either online or in split-screen couch co-op. For competitive types, Chip ‘n Clawz includes PvP options like 1v1, 2v2, and split-screen battles—complete with cross-platform play.
To sweeten the launch, Snapshot is offering a Friend’s Pass, letting one player who owns the game bring along a friend for free in co-op or PvP. Friend’s Pass is available on all platforms and supports cross-play, meaning you can jump into battle with anyone, anywhere.
Cartoon Chaos Meets RTS Depth
Alongside base-building and troop command, players directly control the heroic duo Chip and Clawz, upgrading their abilities and fighting on the battlefield alongside their armies. Each mission offers pick-up-and-play action with deeper layers for those who want mastery, plus over-the-top boss battles that challenge both tactical planning and fast reflexes.
Wrapped in comic book-inspired visuals, the game features hidden collectibles like comic pages and blueprints that flesh out the story of the Brainioid invasion while unlocking upgrades and new abilities.
A Word From the Creator
“With Chip ’n Clawz vs. the Brainioids, we created a game that feels just as rewarding for a veteran of real-time strategy games as it does for someone completely new to the genre,” said Julian Gollop, CEO of Snapshot Games. “Whether someone wants to charge straight into a fight or plot from afar, we built an experience where everyone and anyone can jump in, find their style, and have fun.”
Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is available now. Watch the launch trailer and grab the game with a launch discount before September 2.
