Chaos Field Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shoot 'em Up

Chaos Field

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperMilestone
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Milestone and published by Sega, Chaos Field arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a shoot 'em up.

Among the 28 Dreamcast shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Milestone also made Karous and Radirgy for the Dreamcast.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Chaos Field is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Chaos Field gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Chaos Field walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Chaos Field FAQ

Who made Chaos Field?

It was developed by Milestone and published by Sega.

Is Chaos Field multiplayer?

No. Chaos Field is a single-player game.

How long does Chaos Field take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Chaos Field typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Chaos Field on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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