AlienSwarms
Survive waves. Adapt or fall!
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Survive relentless waves of alien drones in this fast-paced arcade action game where the swarm moves with eerie intelligence—and ritualistic purpose.
Dodge. Adapt. Endure.
Because the longer you survive… the more the rules change.
At first, it feels manageable.
Then the formations tighten.
The patterns shift.
Then you notice the eyes.
Every drone in the swarm is watching you now—glowing, deliberate, aware.
And then it begins.
They don't just attack anymore.
They transform the battlefield.
~ FEATURES
Dynamic Swarm AI
Enemies don't just chase you—they organize, surround, and evolve in real time.
Ritual System
The swarm triggers gameplay-altering events that reshape each run in unexpected ways.
Word Rituals
They don't just move—they communicate. Watch the swarm form ominous messages mid-game.
The Eye (NEW in 3.0)
Survive long enough, and the swarm assembles into something far worse than a formation. It watches. It tracks. It burns.
Your Ship, Reborn (NEW in 3.0)
A new look for your pilot—an alert face, a glowing steering belt that reads every move you make.
Every Victory, Celebrated (NEW in 3.0)
Beat your best score and watch the sky light up. You earned it.
Pure Arcade Survival
No filler. No downtime. Just escalating intensity.
Simple Controls, Deep Challenge
Easy to pick up. Brutal to master.
Fast, Addictive Runs
Quick sessions that turn into "just one more try."
~ STRATEGY MATTERS
Stay moving—or get surrounded
Read the swarm before it closes in
Adapt when the rituals begin
Survive long enough to face what's watching
They are watching.
~ VERSION 3.0 – MAJOR UPDATE
New: The Eye—a dangerous boss encounter with tracking beams and fiery impacts
New: A redesigned player ship with an expressive face and glowing steering bel
New: Every enemy drone now bears glowing, menacing eyes
New: Fireworks celebration when you beat your high score
Improved: Difficulty balance, ad experience, and overall stability
Numerous bug fixes and polish
~ AI HOOK
This isn't just another shooter.
The swarm feels alive.
It adapts.
It signals.
And now, it watches.
Can you survive when the game turns against you?
Enjoyed ALIENSWARMS? I also made METEORIC and DEFENDER REBORN, two classic arcade tributes reborn for modern touch screens -- both available on the App Store.
Icons by Twemoji, licensed under CC-BY 4.0.
Ratings & Reviews
New "Second Wind" and "Critical Strike" upgrade cards, plus stability improvements.
The developer, Mark Mangieri, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Mark Mangieri
- Size
- 121.4 MB
- Category
- Action
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Horror/Fear Themes
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Remove Ads $0.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 MarkWare Studios
