# Chieftain

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122310554](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122310554)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chieftain-q122310554

## Summary
Chieftain is a single-player video game released on December 21, 2018. It is available digitally on Steam for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Key Facts
- Release date: December 21, 2018.
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Game mode: Single-player.
- Distribution: Digital via Steam (Steam application ID 996050).
- Language: English.
- Instance of: Video game.
- Database identifiers include:
  - RAWg: chieftain
  - TuxDB: 6394
  - SteamGridDB: 33424
  - GameSpot: chieftain
  - GOG Dreamlist: chieftain-2018
  - MobyGames: 148811
  - IsThereAnyDeal: chieftain
  - VGList: 58131
  - GamerProfiles: XwJJR
  - GamingOnLinux: 14192
  - Internet Game Database: chieftain (IGDB ID 113332)
- Listed on Lutis with ID chieftain.
- Wikidata description: 2018 video game.

## FAQs
**What is Chieftain?**  
Chieftain is a single-player video game published on December 21, 2018. It is distributed digitally through Steam and supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

**On which platforms can I play Chieftain?**  
Chieftain is compatible with Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is accessed via Steam, requiring the Steam client for installation and play on any of these three desktop operating systems.

**Is Chieftain a multiplayer game?**  
No, Chieftain is exclusively a single-player experience. Its listed game mode specifies no multiplayer or online components.

**When was Chieftain released and what language is it in?**  
Chieftain was released on December 21, 2018. The game is available only in English, with no additional language options documented.

**Where can I purchase or download Chieftain?**  
Chieftain is available for digital purchase and download exclusively through Steam. It is not sold on other storefronts like GOG, though it appears on GOG's Dreamlist as a user-requested title.

**How is Chieftain documented across gaming databases?**  
Chieftain is cataloged in numerous gaming databases, including MobyGames (148811), SteamGridDB (33424), and GamingOnLinux (14192). These databases track its metadata, availability, and community interest across platforms.

## Why It Matters
Chieftain exemplifies a cross-platform indie release by supporting all three major desktop operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—through a single digital distributor. This multi-platform availability expands its potential audience beyond typical Windows-only indie titles, catering to users of alternative operating systems. Its presence across over ten gaming databases ensures consistent metadata preservation and discoverability within diverse gaming communities, from general platforms like GameSpot to niche Linux-focused resources like GamingOnLinux. As a digital-only release, it reflects the modern trend of indie developers leveraging platforms like Steam for global distribution without physical media.

## Notable For
- Simultaneous release on three major desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) via Steam.
- Digital-only distribution with no physical or alternative storefront releases.
- Extensive documentation across a wide network of gaming databases, including both mainstream (GameSpot, MobyGames) and platform-specific (GamingOnLinux, TuxDB) resources.
- English-language exclusivity, targeting a global audience without localization.
- Listed on GOG's Dreamlist, indicating community interest despite not being officially distributed there.

## Body

### Overview and Release
Chieftain is a video game instance released on December 21, 2018. Its Wikidata description classifies it as a "2018 video game." The game is designed exclusively for single-player gameplay, with no multiplayer features. It is an English-language title, as specified by its language of work or name property.

### Platforms and System Compatibility
Chieftain supports three desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. This cross-platform compatibility is facilitated through its distribution on Steam, where it holds application ID 996050. The Steam application ID is qualified to cover all three platforms, indicating a unified release package.

### Distribution and Access
The game is distributed digitally through Steam, with no physical or alternative digital storefront releases documented. Its distribution format is digital distribution. SteamGridDB ID 33424 is associated with the game, likely for artwork and grid image metadata on Steam. The game is not available on GOG for purchase, though it appears on GOG's Dreamlist under the ID chieftain-2018, reflecting user wishlist activity.

### Database Listings and Identifiers
Chieftain is cataloged in numerous gaming databases, each assigning a unique identifier:
- RAWg: chieftain
- TuxDB: 6394 (a Linux gaming database)
- SteamGridDB: 33424
- GameSpot: chieftain
- GOG Dreamlist: chieftain-2018
- MobyGames: 148811
- IsThereAnyDeal: chieftain (a price comparison site)
- VGList: 58131
- GamerProfiles: XwJJR
- GamingOnLinux: 14192 (highlighting Linux community tracking)
- Internet Game Database: chieftain (with IGDB ID 113332)
- Lutris: chieftain (Lutris is a gaming platform for Linux)

These identifiers demonstrate the game's presence across both general and niche gaming resources, ensuring broad metadata coverage.

### Language and Localization
The game is available solely in English. No additional language options or localizations are indicated in the source material, making it an English-only release.

### Community and Ecosystem Recognition
Chieftain's inclusion in databases like GamingOnLinux (ID 14192) and TuxDB (ID 6394) signals recognition within Linux gaming communities. Its listing on Lutris further associates it with the Linux gaming ecosystem. The GOG Dreamlist entry suggests ongoing user interest, even without official distribution on that platform. The variety of database IDs—from MobyGames to VGList—indicates that the game is tracked by both large aggregators and smaller, specialized communities.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GOG Dreamlist