Fact Sheet

Developer:

Howltide

Based in Galicia, Spain

Publisher:

None

Genre:

Action Roguelite

Release date:

2026 Early Access

Target Platforms:

Steam

Website:

https://howltide.com

Contact:

[email protected]

Description

Down by the Swarm is a fast-paced top-down roguelite where pest control is run like an '80s office job gone horribly wrong. Blast through hive-packed rooms, loot absurd gear, and pick a door and just pray the curse you triggered isn’t the one that ruins everything.

Features

• An insane pool of weapons, trinkets, and gadgets.
• A corruption system that turns power into risk.
• Snappy twin-stick combat with tight, responsive controls.
• Unlock new agents, gear, and perks through performance.
• Set inside a corporate nightmare of pest control absurdity.
• Designed for quick runs, deep variety, and instant replay.
• Face off against absurd bug bosses with more bullets than brains.

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwNb_SthKhY

Screenshots

Logos

Key Art

Credits

Iván González Lago

Developer, Designer, Programmer, Artist

Christian Hoffmann

Sound Design, Composer

About Howltide

Howltide is an independent Game Developer based in Spain run by Ivan G. Lago, driven to create fun, charming and responsive videogames that everyone can enjoy.