Here Comes The Swarm — Is It Worth Playing?

Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button!

Mar 5, 2026Survivalby CableHook Games$15.99
Quick verdict Here Comes The Swarm holds 80% positive across 5 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Survival games like The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ, it's an easy one to check out.

About Here Comes The Swarm

The hive is angry . They have claimed this planet. Today, today, today , they whisper to their brothers, to their sisters. The swarm shivers in anticipation. They click, they chitter, they burst . Today, today, today . They move as a river, a steady stream, towards the camp of the walking machines. In unison they chant: we kill, we kill, we kill . Will you stop them? Managing your settlement is crucial in Here Comes The Swarm . Gather enough resources for upgrades and expansion while keeping your population fed and happy . Make sure your defenses are ready when the swarm comes. Build the army you want, and train your units to ready them for the hive's strongest enemies . Strength comes in numbers for the swarm , and their onslaught will be unrelenting . Get ready to find thousands of fiends trying to breach your walls. Choose between various deities and their divine powers to help you on your journey. Their blessings may very well be the difference between survival and defeat . Will you focus on attack, defense, or something completely different ? Find Arcane essences on your skirmishes to upgrade your Arcanum , unlocking new, powerful nodes that will change the game . Choose between these new boons to further tailor the game to your own preference. Enter the expedition map for a whole new adventure . No play session will be the same as you encounter new blessings and empowered enemies . With every new step, your adventure will be further shaped by your decisions. Don't let time be your enemy; make tactical decisions by pausing the game during critical moments. You can plan the building of your base, assign army movement, or use it to make yourself a hot drink: you deserve it.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
204
Steam reviews
80% · 5
Genre
Survival
Developer
CableHook Games
Release
Mar 5, 2026
Price
$15.99

Should You Play Here Comes The Swarm?

Who it's for: fans of Survival games like The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ.

The hive is angry . They have claimed this planet. Today, today, today , they whisper to their brothers, to their sisters. The swarm shivers in anticipation. They click, they chitter, they burst . Today, today, today . They move as a river, a steady stream, towards the camp of the walking machines. In unison they chant: we kill, we kill, we kill . Will you stop them? Managing your settlement is crucial in Here Comes The Swarm . Gather enough resources for upgrades and expansion while keeping your population fed and happy . Make sure your defenses are rea…

Here Comes The Swarm is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 x64 · Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-6300 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 x64 · Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 6 GB available space

Here Comes The Swarm — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Here Comes The Swarm release?
Here Comes The Swarm released on Mar 5, 2026 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Here Comes The Swarm?
Here Comes The Swarm is a Survival game. Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button!
Is Here Comes The Swarm multiplayer or co-op?
No — Here Comes The Swarm is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Here Comes The Swarm on Steam Deck or consoles?
Here Comes The Swarm runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Here Comes The Swarm cost?
Here Comes The Swarm is priced at $15.99 on Steam.
What are Here Comes The Swarm's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Here Comes The Swarm worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 80% of Here Comes The Swarm's 5 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made Here Comes The Swarm?
Here Comes The Swarm is developed by CableHook Games and published by CableHook Games, IZilla Games.
What games is Here Comes The Swarm similar to?
Here Comes The Swarm sits alongside Survival games such as The Witch of Isso, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered, DayZ.
What platforms is Here Comes The Swarm on?
Here Comes The Swarm is available on Windows.

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