Factsheet
Developer
Bitfire Games
Publisher
Ghost Ship Publishing
Release Date
Early Access in Q1 2026
Platforms
Windows (Steam & Epic Games Store)
Steam Deck
Links
Steam Page: DarkSwarm
Presskit: Google Drive
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7YQtAjWV7u
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkSwarm/
About Bitfire Games
Bitfire Games is a small but ambitious indie studio founded in 2022 by Jonas Ejby Raagaard & Hans Oxmond – former study mates and longtime friends with a shared passion for game development. We are committed to crafting high-quality, immersive co-op experiences that push the boundaries of gameplay and storytelling.
At Bitfire Games, we believe in an open and collaborative approach, working closely with our community to refine and shape our games. By embracing transparency and direct player feedback, we strive to create games that not only meet but exceed expectations. Our mission is simple: to make the best damn games possible.
Press Contact
info@bitfire.dk
Website
bitfire.dk
Story
Set in a dark, dystopian universe consumed by endless conflict over planetary resources, profit, and corporate dominance, a new terror has emerged.
The DarkSwarm, an alien force of unimaginable horror, has awakened, spreading its deadly tendrils across the cosmos, leaving only devastation in its wake. With this relentless threat looming, the need for protection has never been more urgent.
Enter DEATH ON DEMAND, the premier supplier of bioprinted, on-demand mercenaries. Renowned for their professionalism, adaptability, and cutting-edge weaponry, DOD specializes in creating soldiers who are disposable, deadly, and engineered for war. They feel no fear, no pain, and no remorse.
For some, they are the ultimate tool for securing corporate assets. For others, they are the last hope for survival.
For the right price, they will bring death to the DarkSwarm.
Features
🏴 Procedural level generation - never play the same level twice
🏴 Huge swarms of nasty aliens to destroy in bloody and gory ways.
🏴 Highly co-op tuned gameplay for 1-4 players.
🏴 Late join, drop in multiplayer support.
🏴 4 distinct player classes with cosmetics and progression.
🏴 Loads of gear, weapons with meaningful upgrades.
🏴 Cunning gameplay like stealth, hacking and tactical play.
🏴 Multiple mission objectives and extraction shooter elements.
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