DarkSwarm — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
DarkSwarm is an online co-op, top-down tactical shooter. Release date to be announced.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About DarkSwarm
A dark, futuristic world transforms you and your friends into a team of synthetically engineered elite mercenaries, dispatched on a series of perilous missions into the darkest corners of space to battle a horrific alien infection, the DarkSwarm. The team is led to strange, sprawling exoplanets, swarming with hordes of alien filth, to defend the outposts of humanity from certain doom in an absolute war for survival. With class-based gameplay, you and your team will utilize both weapons and cunning to complete the mission, make a daring escape with the loot, and save whatever — and whoever — needs to be rescued. Some of the things you will be able to experience: Loads of blood & gore Local & online co-op Huge swarms of nasty aliens 4 distinct player classes Cunning gameplay like stealth, hacking and tactical play Procedural map generation - never play the same level twice Semi-destructible environment Guns, gadgets, progression and things that go boom!
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play DarkSwarm?
A dark, futuristic world transforms you and your friends into a team of synthetically engineered elite mercenaries, dispatched on a series of perilous missions into the darkest corners of space to battle a horrific alien infection, the DarkSwarm. The team is led to strange, sprawling exoplanets, swarming with hordes of alien filth, to defend the outposts of humanity from certain doom in an absolute war for survival. With class-based gameplay, you and your team will utilize both weapons and cunning to complete the mission, make a daring escape with the lo…
DarkSwarm is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth ahead of release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 x64 · Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-9100F Processor @ 3.60 GHz · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 7 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 11 x64 · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-13600KF Processor @ 3.50 GHz · Memory: 32 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 10 GB available space
How many players does DarkSwarm have?
DarkSwarm isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 11,654 Steam followers, gaining +315 this week ahead of launch.
Player & follower data via Steam/SteamDB.
DarkSwarm — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does DarkSwarm release?
- DarkSwarm does not have a confirmed release date yet; it is listed as Coming Soon on Steam.
- What kind of game is DarkSwarm?
- DarkSwarm is a Shooter game. DarkSwarm is an online co-op, top-down tactical shooter.
- Is DarkSwarm multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — DarkSwarm supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
- Is DarkSwarm on Steam Deck or consoles?
- DarkSwarm runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does DarkSwarm cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are DarkSwarm's system requirements?
- Minimum specs: Windows 10 x64, Intel® Core™ i3-9100F Processor @ 3.60 GHz, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, 7 GB available space storage.
- Is DarkSwarm worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Phasmophobia, Lethal Company, Valheim, yes. It's drawing steady follower growth.
- Who made DarkSwarm?
- DarkSwarm is developed by Bitfire Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing.
- What games is DarkSwarm similar to?
- DarkSwarm sits alongside Shooter games such as Phasmophobia, Lethal Company, Valheim.
- What platforms is DarkSwarm on?
- DarkSwarm is available on Windows.
- How many players does DarkSwarm have?
- DarkSwarm isn't released yet, so there are no live player numbers — but it already has 11,654 Steam followers, gaining +315 this week ahead of launch.
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