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PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!

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May 14, 2026
80 days ago
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About the Game

[Parry, Counter, Break with Style]

Spot enemy weaknesses, parry, dodge, and clash with precision. Shatter defenses, chain combos, and finish foes with decisive strikes. Experience the thrill of action-packed platformer combat!

[Unique Platyguards, Unleashed Power]

Over a dozen Platyguards await, each with unique mechanics: sword duels, brutal combos, charged attacks, or dodge-and-shoot styles. Whether you choose a samurai, ninja, or assassin, you'll find your signature hero in this roguelike action RPG!

[Endless Builds, Limitless Freedom]

Experiment with hundreds of skills, items, and synergies—summon armies, cast magic, or rain lightning storms. Forge extreme builds and turn despair into triumph in a dark fantasy wasteland!

[Rich Scenes, Dynamic Battlefields]

7 vast stages, over 50 enemy types, elite monsters, and formidable bosses await. The battlefield shifts with every run—no two fights are ever the same in this roguelike action adventure. Love dungeon games? From ruined shelters to plague-ridden zones, uncover relentless challenges in a world brimming with danger and thrill.

[Wasteland Hunt, Truth Rebuilt]

Hive portals, mutant insects, corporate conspiracies—the cataclysm hides a secret born of mankind's survival instincts. Explore, fight, and uncover the dark mysteries and raw horrors that reshaped this post-apocalyptic world.

Unite, Platyguards! Adventure, survival, and action await in this epic 2D roguelike platformer!