In its review, German gaming magazine 4Players awarded Artifacts of Chaos high marks, praising its distinctive art style and creative direction, which stand out in an AAA landscape often criticized for a lack of imagination. The game was also commended for its layered combat system, emotional storytelling, and a solid runtime of around 15 hours. Not everything impressed, however. The review criticized inconsistent enemy AI and unbalanced weapons – in some cases, throwing a rock was reportedly more effective than engaging in melee combat. The ritual dice mechanic also drew criticism, as its effects can feel minor or barely noticeable. Despite these issues, the game still received a strong score of 8 out of 10. On Metacritic, reception is more mixed, with a Metascore of 69 and a User Score of 6.9. Steam users, however, are far more positive, with around 1,300 reviews and a 91% positive rating.

90% discount – for the first time ever

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos was released in March 2023 and typically sells for around $30 on Steam. According to SteamDB, the game is now discounted by 90% for the first time as part of the Winter Sale. As a result, the quirky soulslike – which is also Steam Deck Verified (available on Amazon for $470) – is available for just $3 until January 5.