PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer

Roguelike· Action Roguelike· Roguelite· Hack and Slash

Released May 2026

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer launched on Steam on May 15, 2026, featuring 14 playable Platyguards, 7 unique planes, and a variety of build systems. Since launch, ChillyRoom has released a couple of quick patches addressing balance tweaks and bug fixes. Two DLC packs are listed on the store — the Legendary Outfit Pack (released May 15, 2026) and the Epic Outfit Pack (listed with a date of June 30, 2026). Both are cosmetic outfit packs, and both are marked as released in the store listing. The game launched only about a month ago as of today, and ChillyRoom has not made any statements about future content plans, a post-launch roadmap, or whether development is ongoing beyond maintenance patches. There is simply not enough post-launch history yet to establish a content pattern or determine the developer's longer-term intentions for the game.

Evidence

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer officially launched on Steam with 14 playable characters, 7 unique planes, and deep build variety.

news post · May 15, 2026 source content shipped

high

Epic Outfit Pack cosmetic DLC listed as released, dated June 30, 2026 — after today's date of June 15, 2026, suggesting a near-future cosmetic release.

dlc listing · Jun 30, 2026 source content planned

medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer - Epic Outfit Pack

Jun 2026

Released

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer - Legendary Outfit Pack

May 2026

Media

Details

Developer

ChillyRoom

Publisher

ChillyRoom

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Action Roguelike Roguelite Hack and Slash Roguelike Action Adventure RPG Replay Value Indie 2D Action-Adventure 2D Platformer Platformer Sci-fi Atmospheric

About this game

[Parry, Counter, Break with Style]

Spot enemy weaknesses, parry, dodge, and clash with precision. Shatter defenses, chain combos, and finish foes with decisive strikes. Experience the thrill of action-packed platformer combat!

[Unique Platyguards, Unleashed Power]

Over a dozen Platyguards await, each with unique mechanics: sword duels, brutal combos, charged attacks, or dodge-and-shoot styles. Whether you choose a samurai, ninja, or assassin, you'll find your signature hero in this roguelike action RPG!

[Endless Builds, Limitless Freedom]

Experiment with hundreds of skills, items, and synergies—summon armies, cast magic, or rain lightning storms. Forge extreme builds and turn despair into triumph in a dark fantasy wasteland!

[Rich Scenes, Dynamic Battlefields]

7 vast stages, over 50 enemy types, elite monsters, and formidable bosses await. The battlefield shifts with every run—no two fights are ever the same in this roguelike action adventure. Love dungeon games? From ruined shelters to plague-ridden zones, uncover relentless challenges in a world brimming with danger and thrill.

[Wasteland Hunt, Truth Rebuilt]

Hive portals, mutant insects, corporate conspiracies—the cataclysm hides a secret born of mankind's survival instincts. Explore, fight, and uncover the dark mysteries and raw horrors that reshaped this post-apocalyptic world.

Unite, Platyguards! Adventure, survival, and action await in this epic 2D roguelike platformer!