Choose DarkSwarm
Choose DarkSwarm if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
DarkSwarm vs SCP: Retrieval
DarkSwarm and SCP: Retrieval both land in Action, Early Access on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Early Access on Steam. Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SCP: Retrieval
Choose SCP: Retrieval if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SCP: Retrieval launched in 2024.
Both DarkSwarm and SCP: Retrieval sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DarkSwarm |  SCP: Retrieval | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bitfire Games | Arcsteel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
DarkSwarm vs SCP: Retrieval — FAQ
- Are DarkSwarm and SCP: Retrieval similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both DarkSwarm and SCP: Retrieval have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DarkSwarm ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SCP: Retrieval ships Online Co-op, Co-op.