Swarm Universe

Enjoyed going for high scores for a while in this unique little game, i don't really know how to explain it. It's kinda like a twinstick arena survival game but you really have to play it to get a feel for it, it took awhile for the game to click with me but once it does it's really satisfying. You basically have a swarm following your movement so you need to control it in such a way you send the swarm into the enemies based somewhat on a physics system but you can also 'shoot' them out. Just grab it if you think it looks interesting, it's different and you might like going for the achievements like i did if you enjoy finding unique games off the beaten path.

Avoid unless the game is on discount and you already own a controller or stick. If you want to rebind keyboard controlls for a more ergonomic experience, a restart of the game may be required for the controls to work, and they'll still only provide a clumsy aproximation of control over the swarm. NO options for mouse controls except for when playing a "shooter mode" that has nothing to do with controlling a swarm. Didn't bother to try much of the game's content because of the nature of the keyboard controls - this review may be updated after I find my controller.

Best game with level editor I played recently

Swarm Universe, developed and published by Dedication Games, is an ambitious indie action title that blends arcade-style shooting, physics-driven movement, and a strong emphasis on player creativity into a single, flexible framework. Rather than positioning itself as a traditional campaign-focused shooter, Swarm Universe is designed as a sandbox of interconnected systems: fast-paced arenas, competitive multiplayer, and a robust suite of tools that allow players to build, modify, and share their own content. This focus on openness and experimentation defines both the game’s strengths and its limitations. At the heart of Swarm Universe is its distinctive movement and combat model. Instead of relying purely on twin-stick precision, the game emphasizes momentum, flow, and spatial awareness. Players control a swarm-like entity that glides, dashes, and pivots through arenas, chaining movement and attacks together to maintain speed and rack up high scores. Mastery comes not from raw firepower but from understanding angles, timing, and how movement interacts with enemy behavior and level geometry. This creates a rhythm-based feel that evokes classic arcade shooters while introducing a mor…

I had a soft spot for swarm arena, but this just feels worse? Plus, the dialoge & 'setup' is irritating and just not fun.

genius mechanics... and extremely fun ..but also rage inducing. But that's not a negative thing....all my favorite games are rage inducing. Haven't played long enough to say much more, other than the fact it's definately worth buying.