Swarm Survivor

About

"Swarm Survivor" is a top-down dark shooter where you must survive waves of monsters in a semi-procedural map. Find better weapons, gadgets, and perks to increase your power and tear the boss apart to escape. Each run offers progression with achievements, weapons, upgrades, and abilities to unlock. Over 6 unique weapons, dozens of perks, and multiple abilities help you navigate the darkness and level-up.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features a well-designed horror atmosphere that enhances gameplay and immersion.
Combat is satisfying with a variety of character and weapon builds, allowing for customization and replayability.
The game is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a solid challenge that rewards player skill and progression.

The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and sluggish input, which can detract from the experience.
There is a lack of variety in maps and creatures, making the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
The story is bare-bones, and the game could benefit from additional content, such as more bosses and challenges.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics and a roguelike top-down shooter format, offering a satisfying progression system despite some drawbacks. While the intuitive mechanics are player-friendly, the increasing difficulty requires players to quickly adapt and refine their skills. Overall, the game provides a tense atmosphere and enjoyable experience, though some reviewers suggest alternatives like "20mins till dawn" for a more polished experience.
- “The mechanics are intuitive and player-friendly, but if you want to succeed you still need a lot of experience, because the difficulty raises pretty fast, so you need to learn as soon as possible what skills you need to upgrade according to your favorite playstyle.”
- “Nicely tense gameplay with a satisfying roguelite progression.”
- “Its not just spooky but it also enhances the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay 5/10”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and player-friendly, but if you want to succeed you still need a lot of experience, because the difficulty raises pretty fast, so you need to learn ASAP what skills you need to upgrade according to your favorite playstyle.”
- “I was a bit scared the game could be a bit too dark by the screenshots, but you get used to it in no time and it brings a lot to the game mechanics and atmosphere.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of darkness, which enhances immersion and storytelling, contributing to a well-designed horror experience. While the graphics and controls are commendable, some users noted that the sound could be improved, as it often gets drowned out by repetitive music and in-game noises. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, earning a strong 9/10 rating from players.
- “The atmosphere is spot on (and the darkness truly adds to the story and immersion).”
- “The atmosphere sells this game.”
- “The horror atmosphere is really well designed.”
- “I was a bit scared the game could be a bit too dark by the screenshots, but you get used to it in no time, and it brings a lot to the game mechanics and atmosphere.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally praised for their atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the game's immersion and storytelling, particularly through the use of darkness. While the visuals are solid and the controls responsive, some reviewers noted a lack of variety and additional challenges that could have elevated the experience further. Overall, the game achieves a commendable balance between aesthetics and gameplay mechanics, earning a score of 7/10 for its graphical presentation.
- “The atmosphere is spot on, and the darkness truly adds to the story and immersion. The graphics and controls are great, and the combat is satisfying. The character and weapon builds allow for customization of gameplay, and the challenge is solid. If you're achievement hunting, you'll have to work for it, as it isn't an easy game. The price point is more than acceptable, especially considering the replay value due to some of the random generation.”
- “7/10 solid graphics plus a simple concept with surprising depth, but let down by lack of variety and no additional challenges.”
- “The graphics are impressive, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the immersive atmosphere of the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its coolness and effective contrast to the spooky atmosphere. However, some users note that it is often too quiet and repetitive, getting lost amidst other sounds like walking and shooting. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but its volume and variety could be improved.
- “The music is cool and contrasts well against the spooky vibes.”
- “Sound and music 8/10”
- “Sound and music 8/10”
- “Yes, there's sound, but it's way too quiet in the mixture of the same 2-minute music loop, atmospheric sounds, and your own walking/shooting.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short period of gameplay.”
- “While the music is present, it often gets drowned out by other sound effects, making it hard to appreciate.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The story is described as bare-bones, lacking depth and variety, which some players found disappointing. However, the atmospheric elements and immersive darkness enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable despite the narrative shortcomings. Overall, while the story may not be a strong point, it does not significantly detract from the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is spot on, and the darkness truly adds to the story and immersion.”
- “The graphics and controls are great, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.”
- “The character and weapon builds allow for customization of gameplay, which enriches the narrative.”
- “The negative aspects for me are the bare-bones story, the lack of map variety, and the lack of creature variety - but none of these really even came close to hindering my enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with players experiencing low frame rates and distracting stutters every few seconds, although some consider it acceptable for a budget title on Steam.
- “In-game, the performance isn't great FPS-wise (but acceptable for a cheap Steam game), but you have stutters every few seconds which are very distracting and annoying.”
- “Performance is bad.”
- “Performance is bad.”