The crack of a gunshot at high noon and another body is deposited in an open casket. The saloon in the middle of endless badlands is supposed to provide respite but only brings misery to those who stay. Unfortunately, no one has been able to figure out yet how to leave. Maybe the storm brewing on the horizon will bring solace this time.

Chronofields puts players in the role of veteran soldiers from one of many eras of human warfare. Through some temporal paradox, they and their unit find themselves trapped in a different time. Provisions, ammo and equipment are suddenly extremely limited vital resources. They must learn to survive and discover not only where they are, but when.