Beetle Uprising

A beetle colony sim combining selective breeding and real-time tactics

Iocane Games, LLC · Published by Disco Slug · Released Nov 5, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 95
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Feb 16, 2021
Minimum PC: HD 6570; 6 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Beetle Uprising?

This colony sim combines nest management and tactical battles as you conquer an abandoned lot. You pair beetles to develop inherited traits, tend their food, shelter, and cleanliness needs, and furnish their home. You command your army across 16 campaign missions, with separate solo assignments supplying resources.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with genetics over successive generations
+you like caring for creatures as well as commanding them

Not for you if...

−you expect elaborate combat rather than breeding-focused progression

What players say

73% of 95 reviews are positive

Players praise the genetics system and the mix of beetle care and strategy. Complaints focus on repetitive resource gathering and a confusing interface, with some players finding the combat too basic.

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Beetle Uprising system requirements

Minimum: HD 6570, 6 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
Processor: Intel or AMD 2GHz 2 Cores
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or 540M, ATI Radeon HD 6570. (1GB) @720P
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Beetle Uprising have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Beetle Uprising run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Beetle Uprising 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