73%Strong matchSwarm Grinder
78%1k78% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 1k reviews·Roguelike · Roguelite
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Don't get swarmed in this incremental top-down shooter! Unlock new mechanics and upgrades as you defeat more and more enemies. Let drones aid you in combat and use your abilities to become unstoppable.
The game is divided into different Difficulty and Upgrade Chapters. In a Difficulty Chapter, you have to defeat all enemies on the map and collect currency to spend on upgrades. Additionally, you also get upgrades just for completing the level. Each Upgrade Chapter focuses on specific upgrades, and unlocking new Upgrade Chapters unlocks new mechanics and upgrades.

You have allies to help you out. So sit back, grab a coffee and... Well actually, they might be powerful at some point, but in the beginning they are way more likely to get you into trouble than out of it. While they can fly and avoid harm, you have to deal with all the projectiles and enemies coming your way.
You'll start out easy with only a few enemies in each level, but by the end of the game you will face more than 10,000 enemies in one level. Some will shoot at you from afar, some will try to get into melee range, and some will provide buffs for all the other enemies. Their strength lies in their numbers, so try not to get swarmed!

Route B lets you play the game with an alternative selection and order of Difficulty and Upgrade Chapters, which really allows your allies to shine. And they have to, since in Route B you can't fire any projectiles yourself!

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