Rank 01Why this
Shares twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Insect Swarm
- 29 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Insect Swarm also play
The closest matches to Insect Swarm: Tesla vs Lovecraft, Mech Havoc, God's Trigger, Uragun, and Livelock. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Mechs and Twin Stick Shooter, like Insect Swarm.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Insect Swarm.
- $2.24 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Shares permanent upgrades and twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
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AIRHEART - Tales of broken Wings
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Flight, like Insect Swarm.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Insect Swarm
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Shares permanent upgrades and twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
- 84% of 80 reviews
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Also Twin Stick Shooter and Flight, like Insect Swarm.
- 86% of 81 reviews
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Shares procedural progression and twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
- 76% of 349 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Parallel Portal
- Price: $6.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 299 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Controls are tight and responsive
- Fast paced dopamine rush
- Grinding feels rewarding
- Intense
- Boss battles
- Endless grinding
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Insect Swarm at current Steam store prices.
Earl vs. the Mutants
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
Swarm Grinder
Why this: Same intense mood as Insect Swarm.
Nebula
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and resource gathering with Insect Swarm.
Gore Storm
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Insect Swarm.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Insect Swarm.
State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
Why this: Shares boss battles with Insect Swarm.
BE-A Walker
Why this: Also Mechs and 2.5D, like Insect Swarm.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Insect Swarm, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Waves
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Insect Swarm.
Echoes+
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up, like Insect Swarm.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Insect Swarm.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Tesla vs Lovecraft
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
God's Trigger
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Insect Swarm.
Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Shares permanent upgrades and twin stick shooting with Insect Swarm.
AIRHEART - Tales of broken Wings
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Flight, like Insect Swarm.
About Insect Swarm
The closest matches to Insect Swarm: Tesla vs Lovecraft, Mech Havoc, God's Trigger, Uragun, and Livelock. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Insect Swarm is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tesla vs Lovecraft, Mech Havoc and God's Trigger — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as intense and single out its boss battles and endless grinding. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Insect Swarm: 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!
Is Insect Swarm worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 299 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Controls are tight and responsive
- Fast paced dopamine rush
- Grinding feels rewarding
- Satisfying weapon feedback
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“For the cheap price, it's enough for entertain for a day or two. Don't expect more than that. Once you've unlocked all the bosses and defeated them, there's nothing more to do... Spoilers for the end of the game. [spoiler]by the time I…”
People who play it also play: Tesla vs Lovecraft, Mech Havoc, God's Trigger
Frequently asked about Insect Swarm
Can I run it?
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 Tesla vs Lovecraft, Mech Havoc, God's Trigger.
Who developed Insect Swarm?
Insect Swarm was developed by Parallel Portal.