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The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!

2024ActionIndieAdventureRPGCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Parallel Portal
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Frequently asked about Insect Swarm

Is Insect Swarm verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Insect Swarm is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Insect Swarm cost?
Insect Swarm is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Insect Swarm?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Insect Swarm are Action Commando 2, Earl vs. the Mutants, Forces of Ether.
Who developed Insect Swarm?
Insect Swarm was developed by Parallel Portal.

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