DarkSwarm Is A Creepy Helldivers-like, and Closed Alpha Sign-Ups Have Been Unleashed

A new debut title is coming from Bitfire Games, and it’s reminiscent of Helldivers without Democracy. DarkSwarm is approaching, and closed alpha sign-ups are now open.

It’s not news that Helldivers 2 is immensely popular. With high-octane spectacles reminiscent of being an action hero, Arrowhead unleashed a well-received live service extraction shooting experience last year, and with its port to Xbox arriving this month, it will reach a larger audience than ever before. However, what Bitfire Games is creating with DarkSwarm is similar to the original Helldivers in design, featuring a top-down aesthetic tied to gory visuals and the all-too-familiar brothers-in-arms feeling.

DarkSwarm brings everything fans enjoyed about the original Helldivers, except it brings a tense atmosphere, horrifying visuals, and operators who are only out for cash and not democracy. The latest recruitment trailer for DarkSwarm can be seen below.

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