• Release Date July 19, 2010
  • Platforms PC
  • Genre Action, Shooter
  • Developer Valve Software
  • Metacritic 77 / 100

Alien Swarm is a action game developed by Valve Software. It is available on PC and was released on July 19, 2010.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date July 19, 2010
Availability Released
Developer Valve Software
Publisher Valve
Official Site http://www.alienswarm.com
Gameplay 4
Genre Action, Shooter
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective Third-person, Top-down
Average Playtime 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC
Available On Steam
PC Requirements 2
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 77 / 100
Community Rating 3.3 / 5 (712 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

Alien Swarm Latest Updates

  1. Valve plans to launch a new VR headset named Steam Frame in the future.
  2. SteamOS expands to include other handheld devices, including beta availability for April.
  3. Half-Life 2 gets an RTX remaster with additional content from Valve.
  4. Steam Mobile App receives a new update with ongoing beta testing.
  5. Valve's Alien Swarm released on PC with RTX support and improved graphics.

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Alien Swarm FAQs

What is Alien Swarm?
Alien Swarm is an action shooter game released by Valve Software on PC in July 2010.
On which platforms can I play Alien Swarm?
The game is available for PC, as it was the first to be released with support for DirectX 9 graphics.
What are the system requirements for playing Alien Swarm?
Minimum requirements include Windows XP or Vista, a Pentium 4 processor at 3.0GHz and 1 GB of RAM; recommended requires an Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.4GHz and 1 GB of RAM with Shader model 3.0 graphics card.
What are the game modes?
Alien Swarm offers single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op modes for players to enjoy.
When was Alien Swarm released?
The game was released on July 19, 2010, making it a classic in its genre.

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