Steam app 3052730 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:55 UTC
Here Comes the Swarm is a survival RTS with a pause button! Create your strategy, build, manage, and defend your settlements at your own pace. Take the fight to the hive mind and lead expeditions to deliver a deadly blow and eradicate your foes. Will you reclaim Ulora from the relentless Swarm?
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
7 months, March 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Here Comes The Swarm was released on 5 Mar, 2026.
Our game features frequent combat against alien creatures known as the Swarm, as well as the possibility of human characters being killed by these creatures. Players may encounter visual depictions of blood, dismemberment, and decaying corpses for both humans and aliens, contributing to the game's intense and mature atmosphere.
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57 achievements in total.
42 developer announcements, Aug 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Another year of Gamescom down, Reapers! Last time we showcased Here Comes The Swarm, it wasn't even released yet, and we had never gone to a convention with it before. This year we were excited to showcase the game not just released, but…
timbreHello Reapers,This small patch is focused on stability. We have fixed several crashes that could happen when launching the game, leaving a match and placing or deleting large road networks.Stability Patch Notes 0.3.4816FixesFixed crashes…
timbreWe're running a Daily Deal on Steam! From Aug 24th to Sept 7th, pick up Here Comes The Swarm for 30% OFF! Gift yourself or a friend the infested planet of Ulora during Steam’s Daily Deal. Good luck in Ulora Reapers,Join The SwarmHere Comes…
timbreHere Comes The Swarm is going to Gamescom '26! We are thrilled to be showcasing Here Comes The Swarm again at Gamescom! Stop by the Infernozilla booth with your questions and face the swarm in person! Where To Find Us 📅 Aug. 26-30📍Hall 10.2…
timbreHello Reapers,Today we bring you a patch full of fixes and balancing updates. In between our content updates, we are dedicated to keeping the game stable and the build opportunities varied. We listened to the feedback given, and we have…
timbreSummer, the time of beaches, sun, and facing an unfathomably large swarm of terrifying alien bugs. Get Here Comes The Swarm Today for 20% OFF During the Steam Summer Sale, June 25th - July 9th!Good luck in Ulora. Recent NewsYangwu and His…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders!To celebrate the Yangwu Update and our recent bundle, we have teamed up with the amazing developers of Diplomacy Is Not An Option to bring our first-ever cross-community event. Introducing the…We want to see YOUR…
timbreThat's right, Settlement Leaders, the deity you've all been waiting for is finally here. Our small team is excited and proud to say we reached the end of our current roadmap with this major update. Just because this stretch is over doesn't…
timbreIt's been a little over two months since Here Comes The Swarm launched in Early Access, and it's been an amazing ride.Thank you to everyone who played, reviewed, gave feedback, and reported bugs. Since our March 5th release, we've seen some…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders!It was about time we answered your burning questions and on May 3rd that's exactly what we did. Special thanks to r/RealTimeStrategy for allowing us to host and to everyone who left us questions. There were so many…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders! Our second major update: The Arcanist Update has arrived! In this update, you'll get to train a brand new player unit: The Arcanist. That Scorpion hurling attacks from the back of the Swarm will no longer be the…
timbreIt won't be long now before the new unit update arrives! To get ready for the update and give you the best chance against the swarm, it's about time we took a deep dive into Units. Enjoy everything you need to know about who you're…
timbreWhat’s Your Arcanum!?That's what we want to know! To celebrate the recent Arcanum Update, we want to see your Arcanum loadout! Have a combination that crushes the Swarm? A unique combo just for fun, or just your go-to loadout? Share it with…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders! We are thrilled to announce the first of our major updates: The Arcanum Update. This update introduces the new Arcanum Loadout System, allowing players to create custom loadouts and share and import them into their…
timbreHuge thanks to everyone who reported bugs and left us feedback, this patch was made possible by your input. If you haven't already, please leave a review, your feedback helps us a ton!Thanks again, and enjoy the latest patch full of your…
timbreIt's been an amazing week since launch! As we take in feedback, reviews, and talk to the community about future changes, we also wanted to take some time to look at where we are headed and the humble beginnings of Here Comes The Swarm.A…
timbreThe Endless Mode Challenge is back with more winners and bigger prizes!Endless Mode Challenge #2! ❓What:It was great seeing everyone's high scores during the playtest, we decided to bring back the Endless Mode Challenge for launch! Once…
timbreHere Comes The Swarm is available in Steam Early Access! After years of development, we are beyond excited to finally say:You can face the swarm now for $19.99/€19.99/£16.99 with a limited-time 10% launch discount!It's time to reclaim…
timbreGet your settlement ready because... Here Comes The Swarm Arrives In Early Access TOMORROW! We are so proud to bring you Here Comes The Swarm tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who joined us on this amazing journey.See you tomorrow in Ulora…
timbreHope everyone is having a great Steam Next Fest! With it in full swing, we wanted to take some time to dive into the deep end of our recently updated demo.The BIG Features One of the biggest things players can look forward to in Here Comes…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders! Our community on Discord has long made us laugh in the Memes channel, and we want to see more. Think you're funny? Thoughtful? Just want to share something you made about Here Comes The Swarm. Now is your chance…
timbreTHANK YOU!We are once again floored and humbled by the support of this community. This playtest was our biggest yet and had a huge impact on development. With all your feedback, we were able to not only make updates to the launch build but…
timbreTo celebrate and thank all of you for your support during Steam Next Fest, we are giving away 5 keys to 5 lucky winners with a Gleam Giveaway. ✅How To Enter:Follow the link to Gleam.Participate in as many tasks as you can. The more you do…
timbreIt's our turn to be part of Steam Next Fest! We are thrilled to be bringing an updated demo for you to face against the swarm. It was with your help during the last playtest that we were able to make changes to the demo. 💛With the March 5th…
timbreAre you ready to step onto Ulora’s war-torn surface? We hope you are because...Here Comes The Swarm Arrives March 5th!The wait is almost over! We are thrilled to finally announce Here Comes The Swarm is coming March 5th to Early Access.…
timbreHappy Playtest Day, Settlement Leaders! Our second closed beta test has begun! To celebrate everyone who joined and is playing, we're hosting a community event where you could win to help design a part of Here Comes The Swarm! Endless Mode…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders! We are excited to announce our second playtest! Be the first to check out the latest development build for Here Comes The Swarm! WhenThe second playtest begins February 6th to February 16th. What to ExpectTry out…
timbreHello Settlement Leaders! We are excited to announce that Here Comes The Swarm will be joining Next Fest. Plus, we'll have an updated demo by then! Join us from February 23rd to March 2nd, and jump into our demo full of new content…
timbreAs we step into a brand new year, we want to take a moment to thank every single one of you for being part of the Here Comes The Swarm journey.2025 was an incredible year for us, from early builds and community feedback to playtests…
PentaDemonAs we reach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to wish every single one of you a wonderful festive season. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or taking some well-deserved time to rest, we hope these days bring you…
PentaDemonThe Here Comes The Swarm Closed Playtest is wrapping up on December 14th, and we want to give everyone a quick reminder before it ends!If you’ve been accepted into the playtest and received a key, now is the perfect time to jump in and try…
PentaDemonSettlement Leaders,We’ve just reached a major milestone: 10,000 wishlists on Steam!From the very beginning, your feedback, playtime, and support have shaped the world of Here Comes The Swarm.The Hive Update marked a turning point: Tougher…
PentaDemonSettlement Leaders, the Swarm is evolving… and we need your help!We’re opening a Closed Beta for Here Comes The Swarm!What will be unique is:Expeditions (the roguelike gamemode)Infestation (harder difficulties)More Essences and Blessings to…
PentaDemonAttention Commanders,Your colonies have held the line, your defenses have evolved, but the storm is only beginning. The Swarm is shifting, adapting… and so must you.We’ve taken your feedback from the frontlines, and the next operation is…
PentaDemonAttention Settlement Leaders!You’ve built, fought, and survived. But the true Hive has yet to arrive. The next update brings a new enemy, clearable hives, and rebalancing that will reshape the fight against the Swarm! This is going to be…
PentaDemonWelcome to Devlog #2 of Here Comes The Swarm. In this devlog, we will be covering: The RoadmapTips & Tricks for the GameWhat’s Coming NextLet's dive right in! RoadmapFeaturing the roadmap for the upcoming 3 months. It's not set in stone…
PentaDemonHi, I’m Davey Boy Hoek, one of the four developers and the artist working on Here Comes The Swarm. Back in the day, I used to spend days playing strategy games like Stronghold and MMORPGs like RuneScape. Later, I got into shooters like Halo…
PentaDemonOur Very First Gamescom“The absolute cherry on top? Seeing our own game out there on display, a moment we’ll never forget.”This was our very first Gamescom as a studio and our first time showcasing Here Comes The Swarm at such a large…
timbreHello Champions!Here Comes The Swarm got a big update last weekend, in case you missed it, here are all the changes. With the first update comes several new additions, localization, changes, and a ton of bug fixes! Check out everything new…
timbreHello Champions, and happy Gamescom! To celebrate our recent Demo release and Gamescom, we want to see your settlements!While we are at Gamescom (come say hi if you’re there too!), you can jump into our demo and begin your crusade against…
timbreThat's right! Starting today, you can dive in and try your hand at surviving the swarm. No Gamescom ticket necessary. Get a slice of what's to come when Here Comes The Swarm arrives in Early Access, and try your hand at defending your new…
timbreHi Champions! We are CableHook Games, the developers and publishers behind the RTS Here Comes The Swarm. We’ll be working on more of these to keep you updated on the continuing development of Here Comes The Swarm. Thank you for reading and…
timbreWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Here Comes The Swarm.exe | windows 64 |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
| Root | Folder | Files |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm | *.saveGame |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm/Persistence | *.data |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm/BoardLayouts | *.abdata |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm | hcts-game-settings.json |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm | hcts-hotkey-settings.json |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm | hcts-match-settings.json |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm | stats.bin |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm/Loadouts | *.abdata |
WinAppDataLocalLow | CableHook/Here Comes The Swarm/Loadouts | loadout-persistance.bin |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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