Temtem: Swarm similar games & best alternatives

Temtem: Swarm

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2026

Should you play it?

Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

What works
  • Addictive gameplay loop
  • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • Strong co-op multiplayer
  • Meaningful progression and skill trees
  • Active developer support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited content in early access
  • Some grindy progression mechanics
  • Ui and skill tree navigation can be confusing
  • Imbalance among temtem and skills
  • Lack of deep narrative or story

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Temtem: Swarm: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players can choose from multiple characters and classes with different playstyles and skill combos, allowing personal decision making and experimentation."

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    "Players can choose different Temtem characters and customize skill trees, allowing personal decision-making and experimentation."

  • Competence

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  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on 3-player online co-op with complementary classes and teamwork; co-op enhances gameplay experience significantly."

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  • Domination

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different weapons, abilities, and strategies to find effective combinations."

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    "Players try different Temtem, skill builds, and gear synergies to find effective combinations."

  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration of maps and objectives occurs, though environments are limited and somewhat repetitive."

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    "Community and multiplayer co-op foster social connection and shared experiences."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, unlock talents, and improve characters through meta-progression and gameplay mastery."

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    "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and improve Temtem through meta progression and achievements."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "Strong emphasis on accumulating and upgrading items, leveling classes, and unlocking skills."

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  • Relaxation

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Last update: 01/06/2026