Indie developer CableHook Games announced on the 11th that their action-survival real-time strategy title, 'Here Comes The Swarm', is set to hit Steam Early Access on March 5th.

The game promises a blend of strategic depth, overwhelming waves of enemies, and divine powers at your disposal, all set against the backdrop of a fight to reclaim a broken world. You can catch a glimpse of these core pillars in the newly released trailer.

It’s a peculiar mix—classic RTS sensibilities colliding with the crushing pressure of a survival game, all while offering the tactical breathing room of a pause system. Your task? Manage and defend your settlements against a planet-consuming hive mind. You can take your time to plot your counter-offensive or lead daring expeditions beyond your walls to strike at the very heart of the infection.

This Early Access launch marks your first chance to experience the war-torn planet of Ulora. The initial build includes a full tutorial, expeditions, skirmishes, and boss fights, featuring your first encounters with the mighty deities Tiamman and Karkadan. CableHook Games notes they’ll be working closely with the community during this period to balance and shape the long-term roadmap based on player feedback.

Reclaiming Ulora requires you to build the final bastions of humanity. It’s a logistical juggle: gather resources, expand your fortifications, and keep your citizens fed and safe. The Swarm is relentless, so preparation is key. You'll need to train your armies to face an endless tide of foes, all while leveraging divine powers like Destruction or Resilience to suit your chosen strategy.

By choosing your Essence and deity, you can craft unique builds that define your playstyle. During expeditions, you’ll face roguelike decisions—blessings, burdens, and essence enhancements—that demand flexibility. The map is filled with unpredictable threats, but remember, the Swarm may never stop, but you can hit pause at any moment to rethink your strategy, issue orders, or refine your construction plans.