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SWAPMEAT is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by One More Game and was released on June 17, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Frenetic roguelite meat 'em up action! Rip through alien worlds solo or co-op, harvest mutant body parts to wield their powers, and fulfill your delicious destiny. STEAL LIMBS. SWAP POWERS. BREAK THE GALAXY. Welcome to SWAPMEAT: A fast-paced co-op roguelite shooter where you rip through alien worlds, harvest mutant body parts, and steal their powers to become the best version of yourself. YOU'RE A…

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 318 reviews
gameplay27 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions

  • Unique and creative body-part swapping mechanic offers dynamic and varied gameplay, making each run feel fresh and different.
  • Fast-paced, chaotic, and smooth combat that is enjoyable solo or with friends, creating a fun cooperative roguelite experience.
  • Humorous, quirky art style and soundtrack that complement gameplay, with strong developer support and continuous updates improving the game.
  • Limited content at launch with only a few planets and bosses leads to repetitive gameplay and a short overall experience.
  • Performance issues including unstable framerates and crashes, especially in co-op mode and on certain platforms, detract from playability.
  • Overwhelming UI and pacing, lack of meaningful build variety, and unrefined mechanics can confuse players and reduce long-term engagement.
  • gameplay

    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Swapmeat is anchored by a unique and engaging body-swapping mechanic that encourages experimentation and adaptability, setting it apart from typical roguelites. While controls, shooting, and movement are praised for smoothness and responsiveness, some reviewers find the gameplay loop occasionally bloated with excessive mechanics and pacing issues that can disrupt flow. Overall, it offers a dynamic, fun experience with strong core mechanics, though its complexity and occasional lack of downtime may not appeal to all players.

    • “The body-swapping mechanic is not merely a novelty but a genuinely engaging system that influences combat, progression, cooperation, and replayability.”
    • “While getting the pace of combat might be difficult even on normal, the gameplay loop of rapid upgrades and adaptations to survive is a blast once you're acclimated.”
    • “The result is a gameplay loop that consistently rewards experimentation rather than encouraging players to rely on a single optimal strategy.”
    • “The jump pad prevents you from experiencing any gameplay for a full minute, which effectively halts the game's momentum.”
    • “I've seen a lot of comparisons to Risk of Rain but the gameplay loop is worse, the progression is drip-fed to the player and the soundtrack is very mediocre.”
    • “It digs through the box of tropes and game mechanics and it squeezes every single thing it can find into a monument of terrible design decisions.”
  • humor

    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    97% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its quirky, chaotic, and twisted comedic style, combining hilarious body-swapping mechanics with witty writing and voice acting. Players find the humor enhances the fun without overshadowing gameplay, creating a memorable and uniquely goofy experience reminiscent of indie passion projects. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds charm, laughter, and lively energy to the fast-paced action.

    • “The missions stay fun, the abilities and weapons feel satisfying to use, and the humor had me laughing way more than I expected.”
    • “Watching teammates assemble ridiculous alien body combinations adds a layer of humor that complements the game's overall tone.”
    • “My first hour of the game was spent trying to understand the world around me while shooting anything that moves funny and listening to the talented voice actors crack hilarious jokes.”
  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    12% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story is characterized as goofy and entertaining, with humorous post-apocalyptic themes and engaging cinematics that tie missions together, though some players find it secondary to gameplay. However, the narrative pacing feels rushed due to short time limits, and the presentation can be confusing or underdeveloped, leading to mixed impressions on story depth and clarity. Overall, while the humor and uniqueness are praised, the story may feel repetitive or unclear for some players.

    • “The story is goofy as hell and who doesn't love a meat-based post-apocalyptic story of altruism gone wrong?”
    • “The cinematics really pull the storyline together across the different missions as you progress.”
    • “Even the storyline is amusing!”
    • “I really wanted to like this game but it's too repetitive and just feels like a bunch of stuff slopped together with no story either.”
    • “(There may be a story but I didn't see any, it had more of a plot in its demo.) I remember there being weird triangle-looking guys who would talk and stuff after a level, idk if it's a cutscene I skipped, idk. I didn't get a tutorial for some reason, maybe I skipped it or something.”
    • “Was surprised it was only version 0.2... until I got an hour in and all the cinematics swapped to hand-drawn storyboards.”
  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a vibrant, colorful, and exaggerated sci-fi aesthetic with a unique, nostalgic charm reminiscent of 90s Nickelodeon and quirky titles like Earthworm Jim and The Neverhood. While many praise the distinctive art style and visual personality, some users note occasional discomfort from oversaturation and performance drops in co-op mode. Overall, the visuals strongly complement the game's humor and atmosphere, creating a memorable and engaging experience.

    • “The soundtrack is awesome, the graphics are gorgeous, and every planet is packed with color and personality.”
    • “The visuals take me back to 90s Nickelodeon in the best way possible.”
    • “Visually, Swapmeat embraces a colorful and exaggerated science-fiction aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are overly saturated, resulting in discomfort after 10 minutes of play.”
    • “Lowest graphics, and FSR on gets drops to 32fps constantly in co-op when there's a lot of things on screen.”
    • “Again, this was just my personal experience with the visuals, and it may have just been an unlucky world, or something.”
  • music

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game's music generally receives praise for its fun, upbeat, and unique soundtrack that complements the vibrant visuals and humor, with some users highlighting memorable vocal tracks and a meat-themed focus. However, a few find the music annoying or mismatched with the gameplay, opting instead for personal playlists. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and distinctive aspect of the experience.

    • “The soundtrack is awesome, the graphics are gorgeous, and every planet is packed with color and personality.”
    • “The bright colors and chipper music keep the experience feeling light and fun.”
    • “The humor, music, and visuals all work together to make a truly unique and memorable experience.”
  • optimization

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is mixed, with some users experiencing unstable performance, especially during intense combat or co-op play, including stuttering even on low settings. However, others find the overall performance well-optimized and praise its potential with future patches, particularly for devices like the Steam Deck. Improvements are needed to achieve more consistent, stable frame rates and address current kinks.

    • “Overall though, these aren't enough to ruin the experience, and the performance feels very well optimized, which is sadly not guaranteed with new games coming out.”
    • “Performance is rock solid.”
    • “It's playable on the Steam Deck with a performance patch. With some work, you could get a stable 60 FPS or higher.”
    • “Needs much better optimization, especially with hordes of enemies, but other than that it's truly a gem.”
    • “The performance is unstable and pretty bad.”
    • “Somehow has stuttering issues even on lowest settings.”
  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight the game's high replayability driven by its unpredictable roguelike structure and the engaging body-swapping mechanic, which meaningfully impacts combat and progression. This combination keeps gameplay fresh and enjoyable, especially in cooperative sessions with friends.

    • “Swapmeat is a great roguelike with tons of replay value.”
    • “This unpredictability keeps the experience engaging over long play sessions and significantly enhances replay value.”
    • “The body-swapping mechanic is not merely a novelty but a genuinely engaging system that influences combat, progression, cooperation, and replayability.”
  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is considered excessive and tedious, with durability mechanics and relentless invincible bosses contributing to frustration. Additionally, movement issues, such as being stuck in the air due to certain items, hinder efficient resource farming.

    • “The progression is unnecessarily grindy.”
    • “The meat part durability gets tedious fast and the invincible boss guys that spawn after a certain point and non-stop hunt you, which is very annoying.”
    • “Movement needs some tweaks; some meat lets you stay in the air and you can't get down, which is a little annoying for farming ore and more.”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users note that the game’s monetization is primarily through ads, which they encountered before trying the game, and it aligns well with their enjoyment of the genre.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's comedic tone creates a lighthearted atmosphere that balances intense battles, making the overall experience both approachable and memorable.

    • “The comedic tone helps maintain a lighthearted atmosphere even during intense battles, making the game approachable and memorable.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is currently hindered by bugs and janky mechanics typical of early access, leaving users uncertain about the final polished experience once these issues are resolved.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the emotional impact of the game centered on its body part swapping mechanic, which initially promises creative synergy but ultimately offers a less fulfilling experience than expected.

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SWAPMEAT is a open world shooter game with comedy theme. Common tags for SWAPMEAT include indie, trading, roguelite, action roguelike, parody and others.

SWAPMEAT is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

SWAPMEAT was released on June 17, 2026.

SWAPMEAT was developed by One More Game.

SWAPMEAT has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked SWAPMEAT for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

SWAPMEAT is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Roboquest, Far Far West, Voidigo, Shape of Dreams, The Spell Brigade and others.