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Swarm Grinder

Top-down action roguelite with mining and spreading alien swarms

Last Bite Games · Published by Null State Protocol, Gamersky Games · Released Apr 22, 2024

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 1,230
Recent reviews
Very Positive
83% of 12 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 30, 2026
Minimum PC
1 GB VRAM
2 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Swarm Grinder?

Swarm Grinder is a top-down action roguelite set around an abandoned mining system on an alien planet. You pilot a mech through procedurally generated runs, collecting upgrade parts and minerals while fighting swarms of bugs. Skills attack automatically, and passive upgrades change how your build works.

For you if...

  • +you like fast-paced runs built around skill combinations
  • +you enjoy exploring procedural maps while fighting enemy swarms

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower combat with fewer enemies on screen

What players say

76% of 1,230 reviews are positive · 83% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast combat and skill combinations, and some enjoy the mining and exploration. Common complaints include repetitive progression, limited build variety, fuel management, and stuttering or frame drops during busy fights.

Screenshots and trailer

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Swarm Grinder system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB VRAM, 2 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or later
Processor
Dual Core+
Graphics
1 GB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
450 MB available space

Does Swarm Grinder have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Swarm Grinder run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
31
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Swarm Grinder use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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