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Swarm Queen

Helmi Bastami (Flyborg.net) · Helmi Bastami (Flyborg.net)

Swarm Queen

gameAppID 701870Released
Release dateDec 19, 2017

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Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Fresh · Range: 6/14/2026, 1:28:06 PM - 6/21/2026, 4:10:51 AM

Current Players5
24h Peak5
All-Time Peak6
24h Player-Hours79 h

Player History

PeriodAvg. PlayersGain (total)Gain (%)Peak Players
Last 24 Hours3.281.3973.53%5
Last 7 Days2.7700%6
Last 30 Days2.7700%6
Last 12 Months2.7700%6
2026-062.7700%6

Details

DeveloperHelmi Bastami (Flyborg.net)
PublisherHelmi Bastami (Flyborg.net)
FreeNo
Required ageNone

A quick-to-learn but challenging real-time strategy game where you spawn an army of space-bugs that control themselves.

You're an insectoid alien fighting over Jupiter’s moon Europa. It’ll be a tough battle - a test of your strategy, intuition, and perseverance.                                    Your minions control themselves, using "fuzzy logic" to pick the best target. Your job as the queen is to focus on strategy. Mutate your eggs so you can create combat minions - but you only have 4 "egg slots", so you must choose. Make sure to spawn Harvester bugs to collect nectar resources. When and what you choose to spawn or mutate is a big part of the tactical choice. And always watch the chaos of battle. Predicting the outcome of a fight can help you decide your next move. In each of the 21 campaign levels, the enemy Swarm Queen has a new unit or ability, which you then unlock for use in later levels.                                            The enemy queen spawns Harvesters, collects nectar, and unlocks units just like you do. She judges the situation and tries to counter you as best as she can. The enemy’s advantage is that she has a surprise new unit or ability in each level. But, she usually only has access to a few other units. (You can view the enemy’s unit list before starting the level or in the “pause” screen in-game.)                                   Completing the campaign unlocks some “challenge levels”, which put a twist on normal gameplay. You could also try going back and beating levels on hard mode (good luck!), or starting a “New Game Plus” (added in a free update) with extra nectar for both queens. In the biggest update yet, version 2.0 includes an alternate "cartoon" art style, Steam achievements, visible enemy "emotions", an "easy" difficulty setting, and more! Swarm Queen is inspired by insects, and classic sci-fi aliens like Xenomorphs, Zerg, and the "Bugs" from Starship Troopers. It's like a war between ant colonies, but in space!                  A “100% scientifically accurate” depiction of Jupiter’s moon Europa, including all of the alien life. :)                                                             Swarm Queen is a one-man indie game from Canadian developer Helmi Bastami (it rhymes with "sell me pastrami"), and my first commercial release. I used to be a hobbyist animator and creator of Flash games on Flyborg dot net.

Genres and categories

IndieSimulationStrategySingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundTouch Only OptionSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
PC
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  "recommended": "<strong>Recommended:</strong><br><ul class=\"bb_ul\"><li><strong>OS *:</strong> Windows 7+<br></li><li><strong>Processor:</strong> Dual Core 2.5 GHz+<br></li><li><strong>Memory:</strong> 2 GB RAM<br></li><li><strong>Graphics:</strong> any graphics card<br></li><li><strong>DirectX:</strong> Version 11<br></li><li><strong>Storage:</strong> 39 MB available space<br></li><li><strong>Additional Notes:</strong> Contains customizable keyboard shortcuts, but a keyboard is not required. Can be played with just a mouse or touch-screen.</li></ul>"
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Ratings and content

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steam_germany{"rating_generated":"1","rating":"12","required_age":"12","banned":"0","use_age_gate":"0","descriptors":"Gewalt"}
igrs{"rating_generated":"1","rating":"13","required_age":"13","banned":"0","use_age_gate":"0","descriptors":"Kekerasan"}
Recommendations373
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      "detailed_description": "You're an insectoid alien fighting over Jupiter’s moon Europa.<br><br>It’ll be a <strong>tough</strong> battle - a test of your strategy, intuition, and perseverance.<br><br>                           <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e3d2fa8576fc353b533c0eebd22c6167.webp?t=1780961288\" width=357 height=25 /></span><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=188 height=168 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span>   <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/58415f83107f6611a00060607fbb1cde.avif?t=1780961288\" width=122 height=150 /></span>   <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=254 height=168 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br>Your minions <strong>control themselves</strong>, using &quot;fuzzy logic&quot; to pick the best target.<br><br>Your job as the queen is to focus on <strong>strategy</strong>.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/f866527073eb96c8d206bf2ca0f5b2aa.webp?t=1780961288\" width=631 height=50 /></span><br><strong>Mutate your eggs</strong> so you can create combat minions - but you only have 4 &quot;egg slots&quot;, so you <strong>must choose</strong>.<br><br>Make sure to spawn <strong>Harvester</strong> bugs to collect <strong>nectar</strong> resources.<span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=144 height=32 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br><strong>When</strong> and <strong>what</strong> you choose to <strong>spawn</strong> or <strong>mutate</strong> is a big part of the tactical choice.<br><br>And always <strong>watch the chaos of battle</strong>. Predicting the outcome of a fight can help you decide your next move.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/53a6fabe328de6031457a973e2fc10bb.webp?t=1780961288\" width=550 height=57 /></span><br>In each of the <strong>21 campaign levels</strong>, the enemy Swarm Queen has <strong>a new unit or ability</strong>, which you then <strong>unlock for use in later levels</strong>.<br>                                          <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=236 height=136 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>The enemy queen spawns Harvesters, collects nectar, and unlocks units <i>just like you do.</i> <strong>She judges the situation and tries to counter you as best as she can</strong>.<br><br>The enemy’s advantage is that she has a surprise <strong>new unit or ability</strong> in each level. But, she usually only has access to a <i>few</i> other units. <i>(You can view the enemy’s unit list before starting the level or in the “pause” screen in-game.)</i><br><br>                                 <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=300 height=170 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br>Completing the campaign unlocks some “<strong>challenge levels</strong>”, which put a twist on normal gameplay.<br><br>You could also try going back and beating levels on <strong>hard mode</strong> (good luck!), or starting a “New Game Plus” (added in a free update) with extra nectar for both queens.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=392 height=70 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0ef3ff3125a789e35b575ee1313f9833.avif?t=1780961288\" width=158 height=70 /></span><br>In the biggest update yet, version 2.0 includes an <strong>alternate &quot;cartoon&quot; art style</strong>, <strong>Steam achievements</strong>, visible enemy &quot;<strong>emotions</strong>&quot;, an &quot;easy&quot; <strong>difficulty setting</strong>, and <strong>more</strong>!<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=466 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=136 height=66 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>Swarm Queen is inspired by <strong>insects</strong>, and classic sci-fi aliens like Xenomorphs, Zerg, and the &quot;Bugs&quot; from Starship Troopers. It's like a war between ant colonies, but <i>in space!</i><br><br>                <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=390 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span> <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=90 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>A “100% scientifically accurate” depiction of Jupiter’s moon Europa, <i>including</i> all of the alien life. :)<br><br>                                                           <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/550b4c7481017328bdf466bb34c708ce.webp?t=1780961288\" width=135 height=23 /></span><br>Swarm Queen is a <strong>one-man indie game</strong> from Canadian developer <strong>Helmi Bastami</strong> (it rhymes with &quot;sell me pastrami&quot;), and my first commercial release. I used to be a hobbyist animator and creator of Flash games on <strong>Flyborg dot net</strong>.",
      "about_the_game": "You're an insectoid alien fighting over Jupiter’s moon Europa.<br><br>It’ll be a <strong>tough</strong> battle - a test of your strategy, intuition, and perseverance.<br><br>                           <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e3d2fa8576fc353b533c0eebd22c6167.webp?t=1780961288\" width=357 height=25 /></span><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=188 height=168 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/fcd4764610cc1caab4a5b2545e7ecd48.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span>   <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/58415f83107f6611a00060607fbb1cde.avif?t=1780961288\" width=122 height=150 /></span>   <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=254 height=168 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/54972d15c191278498ac558be1c84ad8.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br>Your minions <strong>control themselves</strong>, using &quot;fuzzy logic&quot; to pick the best target.<br><br>Your job as the queen is to focus on <strong>strategy</strong>.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/f866527073eb96c8d206bf2ca0f5b2aa.webp?t=1780961288\" width=631 height=50 /></span><br><strong>Mutate your eggs</strong> so you can create combat minions - but you only have 4 &quot;egg slots&quot;, so you <strong>must choose</strong>.<br><br>Make sure to spawn <strong>Harvester</strong> bugs to collect <strong>nectar</strong> resources.<span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=144 height=32 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/cbe840697904636f96fe1c7c0f2b0ab2.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br><strong>When</strong> and <strong>what</strong> you choose to <strong>spawn</strong> or <strong>mutate</strong> is a big part of the tactical choice.<br><br>And always <strong>watch the chaos of battle</strong>. Predicting the outcome of a fight can help you decide your next move.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/53a6fabe328de6031457a973e2fc10bb.webp?t=1780961288\" width=550 height=57 /></span><br>In each of the <strong>21 campaign levels</strong>, the enemy Swarm Queen has <strong>a new unit or ability</strong>, which you then <strong>unlock for use in later levels</strong>.<br>                                          <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=236 height=136 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/6420fabeb4cd46fbdba8ad1188bbdd59.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>The enemy queen spawns Harvesters, collects nectar, and unlocks units <i>just like you do.</i> <strong>She judges the situation and tries to counter you as best as she can</strong>.<br><br>The enemy’s advantage is that she has a surprise <strong>new unit or ability</strong> in each level. But, she usually only has access to a <i>few</i> other units. <i>(You can view the enemy’s unit list before starting the level or in the “pause” screen in-game.)</i><br><br>                                 <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=300 height=170 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0bd9b1246549a7d161ae4094338e2620.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br><br>Completing the campaign unlocks some “<strong>challenge levels</strong>”, which put a twist on normal gameplay.<br><br>You could also try going back and beating levels on <strong>hard mode</strong> (good luck!), or starting a “New Game Plus” (added in a free update) with extra nectar for both queens.<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=392 height=70 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/caaf82f5d3df424b0f8b7034f2311a93.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/0ef3ff3125a789e35b575ee1313f9833.avif?t=1780961288\" width=158 height=70 /></span><br>In the biggest update yet, version 2.0 includes an <strong>alternate &quot;cartoon&quot; art style</strong>, <strong>Steam achievements</strong>, visible enemy &quot;<strong>emotions</strong>&quot;, an &quot;easy&quot; <strong>difficulty setting</strong>, and <strong>more</strong>!<br><br><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=466 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/788c497bb2e892e23293f198ac082a2b.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=136 height=66 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/baece74f0a3f2196ffc6b2d07e91b3d3.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>Swarm Queen is inspired by <strong>insects</strong>, and classic sci-fi aliens like Xenomorphs, Zerg, and the &quot;Bugs&quot; from Starship Troopers. It's like a war between ant colonies, but <i>in space!</i><br><br>                <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=390 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/128a51def89c5c15a8643c4f501eb0a6.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span> <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><video class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.poster.avif?t=1780961288\" width=90 height=86 ><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.webm?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/webm; codecs=vp9\"><source src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/e7233a6ca307cf4c485c1a51b6a571cb.mp4?t=1780961288\" type=\"video/mp4\"></video></span><br>A “100% scientifically accurate” depiction of Jupiter’s moon Europa, <i>including</i> all of the alien life. :)<br><br>                                                           <span class=\"bb_img_ctn\"><img class=\"bb_img\" src=\"https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/701870/extras/550b4c7481017328bdf466bb34c708ce.webp?t=1780961288\" width=135 height=23 /></span><br>Swarm Queen is a <strong>one-man indie game</strong> from Canadian developer <strong>Helmi Bastami</strong> (it rhymes with &quot;sell me pastrami&quot;), and my first commercial release. I used to be a hobbyist animator and creator of Flash games on <strong>Flyborg dot net</strong>.",
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