Swirl W@tch

Top-down stealth with ships concealed by a gas giant's clouds

Sleeper Games · Released Apr 17, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 57
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 6 days ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: Gallium 0.4 NV 106; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Swirl W@tch?

You pilot a ship through Cloud 2's dense atmosphere in this single-player, top-down stealth roguelite about resisting corporate rule. Missions across multiple zones involve sabotaging refineries, tailing patrols, intercepting communications, setting traps, and boarding vessels. Capturing crews and freeing indentured workers builds support that unlocks ships and equipment.

For you if...

+you prefer patient planning over constant shooting
+you enjoy experimenting with different weapons and gadgets

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving missions with little tactical pressure

What players say

98% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise the cat-and-mouse stealth, particularly tracking hidden enemies, and the visual style. One player criticizes the overloaded, context-sensitive controls. Another dislikes not knowing the mission type before choosing equipment.

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Swirl W@tch system requirements

Minimum: Gallium 0.4 NV 106, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: At least Windows 7
Processor: 2.8 GHz
Graphics: NVidia Gallium 0.4 NV 106 or better, OpenGL compatible
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Swirl W@tch have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Swirl W@tch run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Swirl W@tch 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam