Underplayed Gems

Swarm Grinder (2024)

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Developer
Last Bite Games
Publisher
Last Bite Games, Gamersky Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 1,196 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, top-down bullet hell where you dash through swarming alien bugs, collect upgrade parts, and manage constantly spreading map hazards.

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What players say

Players praise the dash and special moves but say content runs thin after a few hours. Performance problems, especially stuttering and late-game frame drops, are a frequent complaint. The metagame is considered weaker than Vampire Survivors, though some appreciate its originality and ongoing developer support.

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