Swarms by Fishing Cactus: Now Available on SpringboardVR Arena!

We are excited to announce that Swarms: Hive Awakening and Horde Mode by Fishing Cactus is now available for venues through the SpringboardVR Arena platform! This intense, futuristic co-op shooter transports players into a post-apocalyptic world, where they must fight off massive swarms of robotic enemies to save humanity.

Game Overview

Genre: Sci-fi 3D Co-op Multiplayer Shooter
Players: 4-8
Session Length: 30 minutes
Play Spaces: 6x6m for Horde Mode and 16x12m for Hive Awakening
Platforms: Arena Launcher (HTC Vive Pro, HTC Focus 3)
Recommended Age: 12+

A Futuristic Co-op Shooter with High Replayability

Set in the hostile realm of Hornest, you and your elite team of fighters are tasked with stopping a terrifying invasion by the Hive—semi-biological creatures that have awakened from centuries of slumber. Drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi epics like Starship Troopers and Matrix Revolutions, Swarms offers intense, large-scale battles with swarms of thousands of enemies.

Features & Game Modes

Multiplayer Free Roam: Up to 8 players in a co-op, free-roam experience, featuring tactical collaboration.
Horde Mode: A smaller-scale 6x6m experience with endless waves of enemies.
Hive Awakening: A larger 16x12m experience where you face increasingly difficult enemies.
High Replayability: Procedurally generated assets ensure each playthrough feels fresh, as new “rooms” and enemies are created to provide variety.
No Backpack Needed: Using WiFi 6 streaming, players can enjoy Swarms in maximum graphic quality without cumbersome backpack PCs.

Target Audience

Swarm is designed for fans of sci-fi shooting games, providing a challenge for even the most experienced players. The adaptive difficulty ensures that both casual gamers and competitive e-sports enthusiasts can enjoy this immersive experience.

About the Developers

Developed by Fishing Cactus and published by Vertigo Games, Swarms is part of the growing catalog of high-quality VR experiences available through SpringboardVR. Vertigo Games is known for creating epic VR titles like Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, and now adds Swarms to its location-based entertainment (LBE) offerings.

Bring Swarms to Your Venue

As part of the SpringboardVR Arena platform, Swarms is an exciting addition for venues looking to offer free-roam VR experiences that captivate players with high-stakes action and immersive storytelling. With easy integration and flexible play spaces, Swarms is perfect for a range of VR entertainment centers.

For more information on how to bring Swarms to your venue, contact us at [email protected] to request a demo.