Swarm Universe

Released: Mar 30, 2017
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 18:12 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

22 Jun 2018Developer post
Version Update 1.0.7
Good news! We're currently expecting a lot of new players, so we've streamlined the experience of getting to know Swarm Universe! Other improvements include more freedom when it comes to skipping scenes and tutorials, as well as some minor bug fixes.
23 Dec 2017Developer post
Now it's a Twin Stick Shooter too!
Happy Holidays! And here's your gift! We've extended Swarm Universe with a whole new way of playing , for free! That's dedication, isn't it? Twin Stick Shooting everywhere! All single player levels - including all user-made levels - can now be played in classic Twin Stick Shooter
23 Dec 2017Developer post
Now it's a Twin Stick Shooter too!
Happy Holidays! And here's your gift! We've extended Swarm Universe with a whole new way of playing , for free! That's dedication, isn't it? Twin Stick Shooting everywhere! All single player levels - including all user-made levels - can now be played in classic Twin Stick Shooter
18 Aug 2017Developer post
Get ready for Multiplayer Weekend!
Meet all the future friends you never thought you'd have! Ever wanted to play one of our many multiplayer game-modes? Well, clear your schedules, this weekend may be the first time this is possible in public games! Why? You'll see tomorrow!
18 Aug 2017Developer post
Get ready for Multiplayer Weekend!
Meet all the future friends you never thought you'd have! Ever wanted to play one of our many multiplayer game-modes? Well, clear your schedules, this weekend may be the first time this is possible in public games! Why? You'll see tomorrow!
23 Jun 2017Developer post
Summer Sale & Version Update 1.0.5
Summer Sale! No reason to wait any longer - it's summer sale and Swarm Universe is 50% off once more! What's new? We've extended the already massive scope of our modding capabilities again, we've fixed some minor bugs and we've added a helpful popup for players still unaware of a
Summer Sale!
No reason to wait any longer - it's summer sale and Swarm Universe is 50% off once more!
What's new?
We've extended the already massive scope of our modding capabilities again, we've fixed some minor bugs and we've added a helpful popup for players still unaware of all the free bonus-content we are publishing through the Steam Workshop!
Changes in Version 1.0.5

General

Added popup that invites players to subscribe to a few selected Workshop items
Fixed Bot-7's swarm remaining active when leaving the scene through skipping
Decreased volume of ping sound
Modding

Added script functions

game.playSound(): Currently only able to play the "E-Mail" sound used in "Showdown"
bot.lookAtBox(): Makes the bot look at what he is saying
bot.setMoveParticles(): Enables/disables the bot's particle effect while moving
bot.setSize(): Changes the size of a bot
game.getInputName(): Returns a string describing the configured input for a given action
game.logoEnding(): Initiates the outro used in "Showdown"
game.whiteFlash(): A dip-to-white that can be used to hide camera jumps
player.recallDrones(): Transforms all drones into "ghosts" and immediately recalls them
Fixed bot.setBoxWidth()
Fixed script-activated enemy-actions not triggering properly when activated continuously
Updated script documentation
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23 Jun 2017Developer post
Summer Sale & Version Update 1.0.5
Summer Sale! No reason to wait any longer - it's summer sale and Swarm Universe is 50% off once more! What's new? We've extended the already massive scope of our modding capabilities again, we've fixed some minor bugs and we've added a helpful popup for players still unaware of a
Summer Sale!
No reason to wait any longer - it's summer sale and Swarm Universe is 50% off once more!
What's new?
We've extended the already massive scope of our modding capabilities again, we've fixed some minor bugs and we've added a helpful popup for players still unaware of all the free bonus-content we are publishing through the Steam Workshop!
Changes in Version 1.0.5

General

Added popup that invites players to subscribe to a few selected Workshop items
Fixed Bot-7's swarm remaining active when leaving the scene through skipping
Decreased volume of ping sound
Modding

Added script functions

game.playSound(): Currently only able to play the "E-Mail" sound used in "Showdown"
bot.lookAtBox(): Makes the bot look at what he is saying
bot.setMoveParticles(): Enables/disables the bot's particle effect while moving
bot.setSize(): Changes the size of a bot
game.getInputName(): Returns a string describing the configured input for a given action
game.logoEnding(): Initiates the outro used in "Showdown"
game.whiteFlash(): A dip-to-white that can be used to hide camera jumps
player.recallDrones(): Transforms all drones into "ghosts" and immediately recalls them
Fixed bot.setBoxWidth()
Fixed script-activated enemy-actions not triggering properly when activated continuously
Updated script documentation
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01 Jun 2017Developer post
Massive Content Update & Sale!
Celebration Time! As Swarm Universe is available for two months now, we felt it's time to celebrate this event with a massive content-update and a very special price! 8 new official maps have just been released in the Workshop: 4 single-player and 4 multiplayer maps. Get 'em now!
01 Jun 2017Developer post
Massive Content Update & Sale!
Celebration Time! As Swarm Universe is available for two months now, we felt it's time to celebrate this event with a massive content-update and a very special price! 8 new official maps have just been released in the Workshop: 4 single-player and 4 multiplayer maps. Get 'em now!
26 May 2017Developer post
Version Update 1.0.4
What's new? We've opened more of our ever-growing, official Workshop content, fixed all currently confirmed bugs, made our scroll-bars draggable and added even more functionality to the modding section. But what will it be used for? Is something big coming? Who knows! Changes in
What's new?
We've opened more of our ever-growing, official Workshop content, fixed all currently confirmed bugs, made our scroll-bars draggable and added even more functionality to the modding section. But what will it be used for? Is something big coming? Who knows!
Changes in Version 1.0.4

General

Made scroll-bars draggable
Fixed visual glitch in the spawn animation of enemies spawned by other enemies
Fixed shots fired by enemies in contact with walls sometimes glitching through walls
Modding

Added filter/search function for presets
Added custom colors for script positions
Added script functions

game.createEffect(): Creates an effect with custom settings, currently only explosions
game.spawnBonus(): Creates a bonus like "Speed Boost" or "Level Up"
game.allowGlobes(): Allows/disallows enemies to drop globes
se.isScriptRunning(): Checks if a script with the specified name is currently running
Extended script function game.killAllEnemies() to allow exceptions
Added safety limit for globes and bonuses
Enhanced preset names in level templates
Updated script documentation
Made more official Workshop items extractable

Bad Neighborhood
Claustrophobia
Close Combat
Compression
Find the Match
Least Resistance
Line of Sight
Monodrone
Movement 101
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26 May 2017Developer post
Version Update 1.0.4
What's new? We've opened more of our ever-growing, official Workshop content, fixed all currently confirmed bugs, made our scroll-bars draggable and added even more functionality to the modding section. But what will it be used for? Is something big coming? Who knows! Changes in
What's new?
We've opened more of our ever-growing, official Workshop content, fixed all currently confirmed bugs, made our scroll-bars draggable and added even more functionality to the modding section. But what will it be used for? Is something big coming? Who knows!
Changes in Version 1.0.4

General

Made scroll-bars draggable
Fixed visual glitch in the spawn animation of enemies spawned by other enemies
Fixed shots fired by enemies in contact with walls sometimes glitching through walls
Modding

Added filter/search function for presets
Added custom colors for script positions
Added script functions

game.createEffect(): Creates an effect with custom settings, currently only explosions
game.spawnBonus(): Creates a bonus like "Speed Boost" or "Level Up"
game.allowGlobes(): Allows/disallows enemies to drop globes
se.isScriptRunning(): Checks if a script with the specified name is currently running
Extended script function game.killAllEnemies() to allow exceptions
Added safety limit for globes and bonuses
Enhanced preset names in level templates
Updated script documentation
Made more official Workshop items extractable

Bad Neighborhood
Claustrophobia
Close Combat
Compression
Find the Match
Least Resistance
Line of Sight
Monodrone
Movement 101
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27 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Big Bang
Big Bang - for Players and Modders! A new stand-alone arena, that's also fully editable! Jump in right away and try to score high, or use it as an arena modding template. Attention Players! Matter and Anti-Matter particles are trying to stop you from achieving the highscore that
27 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Big Bang
Big Bang - for Players and Modders! A new stand-alone arena, that's also fully editable! Jump in right away and try to score high, or use it as an arena modding template. Attention Players! Matter and Anti-Matter particles are trying to stop you from achieving the highscore that
13 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Mothership
Extractable single-player map! There you are, innocently exploring the asteroids of Sector 7-B... when suddenly a giant alien mothership appears! It seems determined to ruin your day. Bossfights! This Survival Arena brings you a vile boss in the form of an alien mothership in var
13 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Mothership
Extractable single-player map! There you are, innocently exploring the asteroids of Sector 7-B... when suddenly a giant alien mothership appears! It seems determined to ruin your day. Bossfights! This Survival Arena brings you a vile boss in the form of an alien mothership in var
06 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Bomberswarm & Dodging 101
Anyone into Bomberman? We dived deep into the Swarm Universe Level Editor, and look what we came up with: Two fresh mods, available for you in the Steam Workshop ! Enjoy! Bomberswarm Up to four players place bombs and blast their way through the level. If that sounds familiar, it
06 Apr 2017Developer post
Content Update: Bomberswarm & Dodging 101
Anyone into Bomberman? We dived deep into the Swarm Universe Level Editor, and look what we came up with: Two fresh mods, available for you in the Steam Workshop ! Enjoy! Bomberswarm Up to four players place bombs and blast their way through the level. If that sounds familiar, it
04 Apr 2017Developer post
1.0.3 - Trading Cards & Updates
Collect 'em all! We've just added Trading Cards to Swarm Universe. The virtual cards will drop from time to time as you play the game. Learn more about Steam Trading Cards here . Changes in Version 1.0.3 Singleplayer Fixed rare problem with doors at checkpoints in "Dark Matters"
Collect 'em all!
We've just added Trading Cards to Swarm Universe. The virtual cards will drop from time to time as you play the game. Learn more about Steam Trading Cards here.
Changes in Version 1.0.3

Singleplayer

Fixed rare problem with doors at checkpoints in "Dark Matters"
Modding

Fixed level-check feature allowing multiplayer levels without play area
Checkpoints are now saved after executing other components triggered at the same time, instead of before
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04 Apr 2017Developer post
1.0.3 - Trading Cards & Updates
Collect 'em all! We've just added Trading Cards to Swarm Universe. The virtual cards will drop from time to time as you play the game. Learn more about Steam Trading Cards here . Changes in Version 1.0.3 Singleplayer Fixed rare problem with doors at checkpoints in "Dark Matters"
Collect 'em all!
We've just added Trading Cards to Swarm Universe. The virtual cards will drop from time to time as you play the game. Learn more about Steam Trading Cards here.
Changes in Version 1.0.3

Singleplayer

Fixed rare problem with doors at checkpoints in "Dark Matters"
Modding

Fixed level-check feature allowing multiplayer levels without play area
Checkpoints are now saved after executing other components triggered at the same time, instead of before
Original post
02 Apr 2017Developer post
Version Update 1.0.2
Hello! We've just fixed an issue that came to our attention and updated the game build. Changes in Version 1.0.2 Fixed: Screen resolution changes not being accepted under some circumstances.
Hello! We've just fixed an issue that came to our attention and updated the game build.
Changes in Version 1.0.2

Fixed: Screen resolution changes not being accepted under some circumstances.
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Updates & announcements

Happy Holidays!

Twin Stick Shooting everywhere!

Happy Holidays!

Twin Stick Shooting everywhere!

Summer Sale!

What's new?

Changes in Version 1.0.5

Summer Sale!

What's new?

Changes in Version 1.0.5

Celebration Time!

4 new single-player maps!

4 new multiplayer maps!

Celebration Time!

4 new single-player maps!

4 new multiplayer maps!

What's new?

Changes in Version 1.0.4

What's new?

Changes in Version 1.0.4

Big Bang - for Players and Modders!

Attention Players!

Attention Modders!

Big Bang - for Players and Modders!

Attention Players!

Attention Modders!

Extractable single-player map!

Bossfights!

Extractable single-player map!

Bossfights!

Anyone into Bomberman?

Bomberswarm

Dodging 101

Anyone into Bomberman?

Bomberswarm

Dodging 101

Collect 'em all!

Changes in Version 1.0.3

Collect 'em all!

Changes in Version 1.0.3

Changes in Version 1.0.2