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Gunlocked 2 vs Swarm Sweeper

Gunlocked 2 and Swarm Sweeper both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Swarm Sweeper (2025) is 1 year older than Gunlocked 2 (2026). Swarm Sweeper is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gunlocked 2 (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Gunlocked 2

Choose Gunlocked 2 if you want an Action and RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gunlocked 2 launched in 2026.

Choose Swarm Sweeper

Choose Swarm Sweeper if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Swarm Sweeper launched in 2025.

Both Gunlocked 2 and Swarm Sweeper sit in Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards and Custom Volume Controls, 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

Gunlocked 2 vs Swarm Sweeper — Steam metadata comparison
Gunlocked 2 — Steam game coverGunlocked 2Swarm Sweeper — Steam game coverSwarm Sweeper
Released20262025
GenresAction, Indie, RPGIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews82.4% positive (51 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFromLefcourtHi-Develop

Side by side

Gunlocked 2 vs Swarm Sweeper — FAQ

Should I play Gunlocked 2 or Swarm Sweeper first?
If you want chronology, Swarm Sweeper (2025) came out before Gunlocked 2 (2026). 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 Gunlocked 2 and Swarm Sweeper similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Does Gunlocked 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Gunlocked 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Swarm Sweeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Gunlocked 2 vs Swarm Sweeper — Verdict (2026) · imho.run