Swarm Assault

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Swarm Assault is a real time strategy game where you command insect armies like ants, beetles, and scorpions to dominate maps. Instead of gathering resources you focus on building units with varying hatch times tied to their power. Each of the five factions offers three distinct creatures to deploy across 100 levels split into four terrain types. The single player campaign and custom map editor let you design your own battles or tackle prebuilt challenges. The lack of resource management shifts focus to unit timing and swarm tactics. Community forums note its dated 1999 visuals but praise the straightforward strategy loop. With co op and multiplayer modes it holds a niche following among retro RTS fans. The level editor remains a highlight for players craving creative control over combat scenarios.