I’m reworking this missive with an update from developer One More Game, as there is another limited-time demo for players to check out, just like the one detailed further down in the post below.
The next test for SWAPMEAT, a third-person roguelite shooter with grim twist, goes under the catchy name of Meat Lab 6 and it runs from July 17 at 10am PT / 6pm BST through to July 23 at 5pm PT (that’s like 1am here in the UK).
The demo sign-ups are being coordinated over on the game’s official web page, and if you bring three friends with you, you’ll all get in together – while stocks last, of course. And co-op really does look like the order of the day here, with players able to loot body parts and swap them out on the fly, all while battling through Risk of Rain 2-esque alien worlds.
Below you’ll see the new accolades trailer as well as a quick round-up of changes from the previous demo, and this bit will make a whole lot more sense to people who have already played the game.
- Revamped First-Time User Experience
- Updated Elemental Condition and Damage System
- Reimagined Mutations
- Streamlined Boss Encounters
- Refreshed HUD
- Significant Balancing and Quality-of-Life Updates
Original: This week, our inbox has been stuffed with some absolutely insane looking titles within the roguelike space.
Earlier this week, I covered the paranoid horror survival roguelite, It Has My Face, and today’s spotlight goes to SWAPMEAT, a third-person shooter rogue where players harvest the limbs of their alien foes.
Developed by indie studio One More Game, SWAPMEAT was just revealed to be launching in 2025 on PC (Win, Mac).
In SWAPMEAT, you play as the latest employee of Rangus Meats, a multi-galactic food conglomerate on a never-ending hunt for the perfect protein. Your goal is to drop onto hostile planets, harvest the locals, swap out your squishy parts, and survive long enough to file your expense report.
In a short video on the game’s website, director Jamie Stormbreaker likened its co-op action to Hades, Risk of Rain 2, and Helldivers. He also mentioned that it has Destiny-style raids and a sense of humour that will click if you love Ricky & Morty or Invader Zim.
The developer also shared the dates for one of the game’s final play tests prior to launch. Live now until 22nd May, players can sign up now, if they are looking for an early taste of this wacky meat em’ up.
You can check out the new trailer for SWAPMEAT below:
