Rip through hostile alien worlds, harvest mutant body parts mid-combat, and adapt faster than your enemies. Every alien you harvest gives you new body parts with unique powers, like triple-jump legs, turret-dropping torsos, grenade-launching turkey heads. Steal, swap, survive.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Since pre-alpha, we’ve put the game in front of players to get feedback, iterate quickly, and validate that we’re making the game better. Our team is experienced in listening to and integrating player feedback, and collaboration drives our development. Early Access is the obvious next step in our process to build a great game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early Access began October 2025, and we plan to launch in 2026. ”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“SWAPMEAT is fully playable in Early Access. Whether in solo or co-op, you can make a complete run through the worlds (try out a god run!)

But wait, there’s more! The full version will see even more new content, systems improved based on your feedback, and of course polish, balance, and quality of life fixes. We’ll also be adding things like Steam Achievements, more language support, and expanded meta progression.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version has 14 difficulty levels to challenge yourself, four-player co-operative multiplayer (or play solo), and Random Solar Systems — a replayable experience built to keep players playing long after finishing the campaign. We’re constantly adding new content and refining the gameplay. Currently we ship updates every other Wednesday, and you can always check the Updates to see how the game is coming along.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No price increase at launch, but the Founder’s Edition bundle will be retired at full launch.

When you support us by buying the Founder’s Edition bundle, you get the DLC (a full original soundtrack created by Seattle indie-rock and punk bands inspired by the world of Swapmeat), and exclusive rewards (cosmetics, profile badges, and recognition) that won’t be available after full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community testing is core to how we work. In Early Access, you help us measure balance, stress-test systems, and uncover what’s most fun so we can do more of that!
The One More Game developers are very active in our Discord, which is a great place to connect with both devs and the Meat Lab testers — the players who have helped shape SWAPMEAT for two years of development prior to going into Early Access. We’ll also be keeping an eye on the Steam forums and our social channels. We want to make games with YOUR input, so join us and say hello!”
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“The Co-Op Shooter Embracing Chaos, Meat, and Zero Balance.”
Gamepressure

About This Game

You are Squishy, a shape-shifting operative of Rangus Corp. Adapt to your enemies and outmaneuver them by stealing heads, torsos, and legs – each equipped with a unique power-- creating thousands of possible strategic combos. This unique mechanic makes you harder to kill and your gameplay more strategic, no matter what enemy you encounter.

1 - 4 Player Co-op

Survive your runs alone or recruit up to three friends to destroy aliens and swap their meat alongside you. With dynamically scaling difficulty, the game gets harder when players join and easier when they leave.

Swap on the Fly

If you’ve ever threatened to break someone’s arm and beat them with it, well, this is that mechanic in action, and the game for you. Every limb and extremity you equip changes your strategy instantly. Rapid adaptation is your key to success. For example, equip Squat Daddy legs to jump and butt-slam enemies, or an Octo Swirl head that shoots in all directions! This upgrade path is unique to SWAPMEAT: evolving strategically mid-combat, stealing abilities and turning them against your enemies. Muahahaha.

Fast, Relentless Combat

SWAPMEAT forces improvisation in a fresh new way: you work with what drops and learn to thrive in unpredictability, while under constant siege by alien weirdos.

Waves of screwball enemies threaten to overwhelm you, but every weapon can be stolen for yourself. Dodge, shoot, and swap your way through escalating chaos while racing against time to complete objectives. 

Risk of Rain 2 and co-op shooters like Helldivers 2 inspired our developers, but the speed of core combat harks back to some of our favorite games, such as Quake 3, Serious Sam, and Overwatch. Hark!

Roguelite Replayability

Each mission throws new enemies, random events, and unexpected part combinations at you. No two runs are ever the same. Every death teaches you something new.

Permanent Upgrades Between Runs

Bring your research back to HQ and cash it in for weapon unlocks, new perks, and company-approved improvements. Over time, you get more powerful between runs.

Hostile Alien Worlds

Drop into random and bizarre planets, from an urban speedway thick with hungry mutant speedsters to a planetary cookout overrun by hostile aliens. Battle across wackadoodle, vivid landscapes strewn with the ruins of galactic capitalism, ancient tech, and '90's references.

Difficulty Levels

SWAPMEAT offers four different difficulty levels, from Casual to Nightmare.

Pop-Quiz

If you've read this far, you get a perfect score on today's pop-quiz. Congratulations! Have a glizzy. Mmm.

System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 8
    • Processor: Intel i5 7th generation or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 380 / Nvidia GTX 960
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 3.00 Ghz Intel or AMD
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.14 Mojave
    • Processor: Apple M1
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac OS 11
    • Processor: Apple M1
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space

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