Publisher
Vortex Play
@vortex_play
Gravity-defying platformers, speedrun challenges, and portal puzzles.
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Quick answer
What is Space Swarm?
Space Swarm is a vertical space shooter where your ship fires continuously, leaving you to concentrate on positioning. Move through enemy waves in eight themed sectors, including asteroid and meteor hazards. A dreadnought waits in sector four and a mothership in sector eight. The run starts with three lives; losing them ends it. Finishing the eighth sector awards a victory bonus and loops back to the first, so the score chase can continue.
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Key facts
- Genre
- Shooting
- Platform
- Web browser
- Devices
- Desktop, Tablet, Mobile
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not required
Preview
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Fly through the waves
- Move with arrow keys or WASD. With mouse or touch, press and drag to guide the ship; its guns fire automatically.
- Avoid enemy bullets, ships and hazards while your shots clear each wave. The next wave starts after its enemies are gone.
- Collect dropped weapon upgrades to spread your fire. They are temporary and step down when their timer expires.
- Collect a shield pickup when available to restore a life, up to three, and gain a brief protected interval. Defeat sector bosses to advance.
Survive the busy screen
- Keep space to move sideways instead of parking under a dense row of enemies.
- An upgrade is useful, but crossing a stream of shots to reach it can cost a life and reduce your weapon level.
- Watch the wave and sector display. Bosses require sustained fire while you dodge their projectiles and spawned escorts.
Space Swarm FAQ
Do I need to press a fire button?
No. The ship shoots continuously; you control its position.
What happens after the eighth sector?
The game shows a victory message and bonus score, then restarts the sector sequence while the run continues.
Are weapon upgrades permanent?
No. The upgrade timer counts down, and the weapon level drops when it expires.
How many lives do I start with?
Three. A shield pickup can restore one, up to the same cap; reaching zero ends the run.
Where are the bosses?
A dreadnought appears in sector four and a mothership in sector eight.
