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Chronicle: Unit Eight

Chronicle: Unit Eight overview

Static City Games, Vampiric Games | Nov 23, 2020 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC

ActionIndieRPGSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak6
  • Units sold (VGI)1,230
  • Revenue (VGI)$13,731
  • Review score80% positive

Chronicle: Unit Eight dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak6
  • Units sold (VGI)1,230
  • Revenue (VGI)$13,731
  • Review score80% positive
  • Total reviews41
  • Release dateNov 23, 2020
  • DeveloperStatic City Games, Vampiric Games
  • PublisherStatic City Games

Genres: Action, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Static City Games, Vampiric GamesPublisher: Static City Games

Top Steam chartsTop 100 gamesGame directorySteam Store page

Game overview

Overview

Chronicle: Unit Eight comes from Static City Games, Vampiric Games and is published by Static City Games. It arrived on Steam on Nov 23, 2020, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Captions available. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Chronicle: Unit Eight's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC, with a tracked peak near 6. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 80% positive across 41 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Chronicle: Unit Eight is available in 9 languages including:

EnglishGermanSpanish - SpainDutchRussianItalianFrenchSwedishSimplified Chinese languages with full audio support

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed1.66 GHz Dual Core Processor or equivalent1 GB RAMIntel HD Graphics or equivalent200 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
macOSMinimumMac OS X 10.6 or later2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent1 GB RAMOpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)200 MB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 12.04+ or equivalent2.2GHz Dual Core1 GB RAMOpenGL 3.2 compatible, 512 MB VRAM200 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Chronicle: Unit Eight has sold up to 1,230 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $13,731. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Chronicle: Unit Eight overview details

Chronicle: Unit Eight combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Chronicle: Unit Eight is a fast-paced arcade-style shooting game featuring bullet hell mechanics and rogue-like elements. Inspired by classic vertical shooters such as Raiden and Ikaruga, the game combines intense gameplay with RPG-style progression. Players must dodge enemy attacks and collect power-ups and modifications to increase their strength on each run. Scraps collected from defeated enemies can be used to upgrade your ship for future runs. Players will also uncover secrets and confront a formidable space pirate boss on their quest for victory. The mercenary organization Chronicle has assigned Atlas, a skilled mercenary, and her ship, Unit Eight, to infiltrate and dismantle a space pirate group's secret weapon designed to destroy planets. As a member of Chronicle, Atlas is equipped with the expertise and resources necessary to complete this high-stakes mission. Unlock and discover new weapon combinations, defensive tactics, abilities, bombs, and other upgrades to enhance your gameplay and increase your chances of success. Upon completing each run, players can explore the extensive perk tree and customize their ship with various modifications, weapons, defensive maneuvers, and other upgrades. In addition to the main campaign, players can also test their skills in Boss Rush mode or compete for the top spot on the leaderboards in Arcade mode. The ultimate goal is to defeat the space pirate organization and prevent the destruction of all known planets by destroying their secret weapon.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Chronicle: Unit Eight is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Captions available, and is associated with Action, Indie, and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC, a tracked peak of 6, and 80% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameChronicle: Unit Eight
Steam App ID1221990
Typegame
Release dateNov 23, 2020
DeveloperStatic City Games, Vampiric Games
PublisherStatic City Games
Price$14.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresAction, Indie, RPG
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Captions available, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Russian, Italian, French, Swedish, Simplified Chinese * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak6
Positive reviews33
Negative reviews8
Total reviews41
Positive percent80%
Review typePositive
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtime264 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateNov 23, 2020
Official Steam feed update (UTC)14 September 2021 - 21:52:37 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
The Second in CommandNo description
Mortal EnemyNo description
The TinkererNo description
The BruteNo description
The SiblingsNo description
The Elite FourNo description
A Pirate Lord? In Space!?No description
The Space Pirate Lord of Galaxy 9No description
Pack 'em Full of LeadNo description
SingularityNo description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1221990
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1221990/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1221990
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Chronicle: Unit Eight

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Chronicle: Unit Eight?

Chronicle: Unit Eight's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:02:06 UTC, with a tracked peak of 6 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 4 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Chronicle: Unit Eight growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Chronicle: Unit Eight?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (43.8%), Germany (12.5%), Italy (6.3%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (34.5%), Germany (10.6%), Canada (5.4%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (42.5%), Germany (10.6%), China (5.1%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (30.3%), Germany (9.2%), China (8%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Chronicle: Unit Eight?

Chronicle: Unit Eight currently sits at 80% positive across 41 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 33 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Chronicle: Unit Eight have?

Chronicle: Unit Eight currently has about 152 tracked Steam followers as of 17 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Chronicle: Unit Eight?

Chronicle: Unit Eight is currently listed at $14.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

80% positive, 33 positive, 8 negative

Price and discount

$14.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements

Achievements

83

Platform releases
  • Steam 16 March 2020

DLC and packages

Chronicle: Unit Eight Original SoundtrackThis is a standalone original soundtrack for Chronicle: Unit Eight, composed by the amazing Christoph Gray.music #1480200$4.99
Chronicle: Unit EightBuy Chronicle: Unit Eight #423281$14.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows XP (SP2) or later Processor: 1.66 GHz Dual Core Processor or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or equivalent Storage: 200 MB available space Sound Card: Basic Integrated Additional Notes: Gamepad Supported

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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