ChainStaff

Developer / Publisher: Mommy's Best Games

Apr 8, 2026

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
item gated
non linear
boss gated
discrete levels

Combat

Ranged Combat

Features

equipment
map markers
multiple endings

Themes

gore
Sci-Fi

Summary

ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through mutating hordes and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

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