Swarmlake
Released Mar 2018
Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.
94% positive · 1,924 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
Swarmlake launched on March 12, 2018 and has received consistent free updates over its lifetime, culminating in three major version releases: Swarmlake 2.0 (June 25, 2020), Swarmlake 3.0 (September 13, 2023), and Swarmlake 4.0: Zenith (May 25, 2026). In the 4.0 update post, developer Dominique Grieshofer explicitly described this as "the definitive version of Swarmlake," framing it as the culmination of 8 years of development. No further content has been announced, no unreleased DLC exists, and the developer's language strongly signals that this update represents the completion of the game's development arc. The only DLC — a soundtrack — was released on March 12, 2026. The game is available for purchase, fully functional, and well-reviewed. All signs point to this being a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Swarmlake 4.0: Zenith released as a massive free update. Developer states: '8 years after release, this is the definitive version of Swarmlake.' No future content announced.
Swarmlake 3.0 released as a free update, adding player health, arena wall, wall jump, and other gameplay improvements.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Dominique Grieshofer
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.
- Powerful: Cut through the swarm with an overpowered weapon and its chargeable beam
- Vertical: Launch yourself skyward by jumping off enemies and using your own beam as a springboard
- Intense: Countless enemies on screen at once, with a high skill ceiling to master
- Smooth: Deterministic gameplay refined over years of feedback
- Fun: Fast-paced, addictive highscore-chase with online leaderboard and replays
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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