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Swarmhunters vs Novi Blaster

Swarmhunters and Novi Blaster both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Swarmhunters (2023) is 1 year older than Novi Blaster (2024). Swarmhunters is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Novi Blaster (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Swarmhunters

Choose Swarmhunters if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Swarmhunters launched in 2023.

Choose Novi Blaster

Choose Novi Blaster if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Novi Blaster launched in 2024.

Both Swarmhunters and Novi Blaster sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam, 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

Swarmhunters vs Novi Blaster — Steam metadata comparison
Swarmhunters — Steam game coverSwarmhuntersNovi Blaster — Steam game coverNovi Blaster
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, RPG, CasualAction, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlackSharpRand.Exe Studios

Side by side

Swarmhunters vs Novi Blaster — FAQ

Should I play Swarmhunters or Novi Blaster first?
If you want chronology, Swarmhunters (2023) came out before Novi Blaster (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Swarmhunters and Novi Blaster similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.