Swarm Simulator: Evolution (2019)

Developer: Scary Bee LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 555 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A meditative yet strategic cycle of growth and sacrifice, where you watch your swarm expand from tiny larvae to a universe-conquering hive.

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What players say

Players enjoy the idle progression but the original is preferred: this version adds a 3D look that some find worse. The big pain is cloud saves that wipe progress and in-game purchases when switching PCs.

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