Destructoid has published a unit tier list for Chrono Warfare, a tower-defence game, ranking every available unit by combat effectiveness rather than through a randomised gacha system. The guide is aimed at players trying to decide which units are worth investing resources into, noting that some perform far better than others in damage, tanking and support roles despite the game's progression-based unlocks making all units eventually obtainable.

Units are split into four tiers. The S-Tier features the Archer, Ballista and Pack Hunter, praised for efficient damage output and countering invisible enemies; A-Tier includes the Plebeian, Hunter and Legionary as strong early or flexible picks; B-Tier units such as the Clubman, Arbalist, Forge and Kiln are considered situational; and C-Tier units, the Knight and Siege Workshop, are deemed poor value due to high costs relative to their benefits. The article notes there is no "farm" unit in the game, meaning expensive units that don't proportionally boost economy or output tend to rank lower.