The Arena reviews, news and hot takes

Release date: Jan 29, 2026

Enter a deadly tournament in this fast-paced roguelite arena brawler. Fight waves of enemies, trigger chaotic events, and upgrade your build — solo or in co-op — as you battle to become the ultimate arena champion!

• Free demo on Steam
• Price: $7.99
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / Steam Deck

Genres: Action · Adventure · Indie · Strategy

Developer: Big W Games

Features: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Stereo Sound, Family Sharing

The Arena reviews and hot takes from players

• 🚀 Chained Beasts is out now on Steam! Chained Beasts is a 1-4 player co-op gladiator roguelike. Fight chaotic battles chained to your friends. Use your chains … by @playpill

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The Arena system requirements (PC)

Minimum

• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

• OS: Windows 10/11
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or equivalent
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 3 GB available space

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