Underplayed Gems

Insect Swarm (2024)

Insect Swarm cover
Developer
Parallel Portal
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 2,630 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed top-down shooter where you freely fly through a borderless map, gathering resources and endlessly upgrading your mecha's weapons and frame.

top-down shooterfree explorationresource gatheringupgrade-focusedmecha combattwin-stick controlsrelaxed pacingcasual action

What players say

Players call it a satisfying arcade shooter that is fun for a few hours but gets repetitive quickly after unlocking powerful upgrades. Many report optimization problems, especially on Steam Deck where performance is poor, though the low price makes it feel worth the short playtime.

Screenshots

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