PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer

A platforming action roguelike built around parries and counterattacks

ChillyRoom · Released May 14, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 117
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 27, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 5750; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer?

This 2D action RPG takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where you investigate the origins of a cataclysm. You fight mutant insects and bosses, dodge attacks, and break enemy defenses across seven stages, with battlefields that change between runs.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning characters with distinct fighting styles

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer

What players say

73% of 117 reviews are positive

Players praise the smooth combat and build variety, while some criticize the art style.

Screenshots and trailer

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer system requirements

Minimum: HD 5750, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel i5+
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space

Does PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, French, German, Turkish, Polish, Spanish - Latin America.

Does PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam