Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?
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Q1 2026
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’ve chosen Steam Early Access because the vision we have for our game is ambitious and expansive. Our intention is to offer a playable and enjoyable experience from the very start of Early Access, while leaving plenty of room for growth and iteration. Early Access will give us the chance to expand the game’s content and depth over time, while also inviting the community to experience it early and provide feedback. This input will help guide us as we continue to shape and refine the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“While it’s difficult to know for certain, our current goal is to keep the game in Early Access for around a year. That estimate may change depending on how development progresses and the kind of feedback we receive from the community. Our priority is ensuring the game reaches the level of quality and depth we’re aiming for, rather than hitting a specific date.”

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

“The Early Access version will provide a fully playable vertical slice of the game, with a robust generative setup designed to offer hours of engaging gameplay. Beyond that foundation, our current plans for development include adding more variety and depth. This may involve additional essences, deities, buildings, units, enemy types, enhanced map visuals, new perks and burdens in expedition mode, and another build tier. Our goal is to evolve the game into a richer and more diverse experience over time, making each session feel increasingly immersive and replayable.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“When we launch into Early Access, the game will include a fully-fledged skirmish mode, the first planned deity with its complete mechanics, a wide selection of unlockable essence nodes, five levels of difficulty, and a rogue-like expedition mode featuring a range of perks and burdens. Our aim is to provide a strong foundation for players right from the start, with plenty of content to explore and master while leaving room for future growth and refinement.”

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

“Our plan is to offer the game at a lower price during Early Access as a thank-you to players who join us early and support development while the game is still evolving. As the game grows in scope and polish, we expect the price may increase for the full release to better reflect the added content and features.”

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

“Our intention is to involve the community closely throughout Early Access. We plan to keep an open line of communication through Discord and other channels, where we’ll listen to feedback and carefully consider suggestions. While we have many ideas for the game’s future, we want players to be part of shaping that journey. As a small but passionate team, our commitment is to build a fun and high-quality experience informed by player input.”
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Planned Release Date: Q1 2026

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About This Game

The hive is angry. They have claimed this planet. Today, today, today, they whisper to their brothers, to their sisters. The swarm shivers in anticipation. They click, they chitter, they burst. Today, today, today. They move as a river, a steady stream, towards the camp of the walking machines. In unison they chant: we kill, we kill, we kill.

Will you stop them?


Managing your settlement is crucial in Here Comes The Swarm. Gather enough resources for upgrades and expansion while keeping your population fed and happy. Make sure your defenses are ready when the swarm comes.


Build the army you want, and train your units to ready them for the hive's strongest enemies. Strength comes in numbers for the swarm, and their onslaught will be unrelenting. Get ready to find thousands of fiends trying to breach your walls.


Choose between various deities and their divine powers to help you on your journey. Their blessings may very well be the difference between survival and defeat. Will you focus on attack, defense, or something completely different?


Find Arcane essences on your skirmishes to upgrade your Arcanum, unlocking new, powerful nodes that will change the game. Choose between these new boons to further tailor the game to your own preference.


Enter the expedition map for a whole new adventure. No play session will be the same as you encounter new blessings and empowered enemies. With every new step, your adventure will be further shaped by your decisions.


Don't let time be your enemy; make tactical decisions by pausing the game during critical moments. You can plan the building of your base, assign army movement, or use it to make yourself a hot drink: you deserve it.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Our game features frequent combat against alien creatures known as the Swarm, as well as the possibility of human characters being killed by these creatures. Players may encounter visual depictions of blood, dismemberment, and decaying corpses for both humans and aliens, contributing to the game's intense and mature atmosphere.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-6300
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
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