ActionFit check
Is Swarm Universe worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want score-focused solo challenges
- Groups seeking online matches with free-for-all or team play
- Players who enjoy creating levels and modes rather than only playing built-in content
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced shooter may find the fast-paced combat unsuitable.
- Players who prefer a fixed campaign may not enjoy the mix of arenas, mini-games, and user-created content.
- Players looking for a climbing or puzzle-focused game will find the action centered on shooting and swarm movement.
Our take on Swarm Universe
The swarm is both the weapon and the protection, tying combat to rhythmic movement and combinations.
What is Swarm Universe?
Swarm Universe is a top-down shooter with high-score-driven single-player levels, endless arenas, and online multiplayer.
Modes include free-for-all, team play for up to 8 players, and capture the flag, alongside arenas, racetracks, and mini-games. Combat centers on moving as a swarm, building rhythmic movement and combinations while using the swarm to attack and defend. Bot-7 introduces the setting and guides players through content presented as a story with mysterious turns. A built-in editor supports level geometry, custom enemies, and logic circuits; scripting can be used to make new modes and cut-scenes. Creations can be shared through Steam Workshop.
How Swarm Universe plays
- 01Swarm-based combat
- Movement and combinations shape combat, with the swarm used for both offense and defense.
- 02Online multiplayer
- Free-for-all and team matches support up to 8 players, with capture the flag also available.
- 03Level editor
- The editor supports custom enemies and logic circuits as well as level geometry.
- 04Scripting tools
- Scripting can be used to build new game modes and cut-scenes.
- 05Steam Workshop sharing
- Player-made content can be shared through Steam Workshop.
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Swarm Universe: platforms & release
Is Swarm Universe worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want score-focused solo challenges. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced shooter may find the fast-paced combat unsuitable.
Where can I download Swarm Universe?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Swarm Universe's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Swarm Universe on?
Windows only.
