Nova Swarm is a neon reimagining of the golden-age formation shooter. Enemy waves swoop in along sweeping flight paths and lock into a pulsing grid, then peel off to dive-bomb your fighter. Pick them off mid-dive for double points, survive escalating stages, and watch for the green boss ships — their tractor beam can capture your fighter. Destroy the captor to rescue it and dock into a twin-cannon Dual Fighter. Procedural synthwave soundtrack, screen shake, and buttery 60fps action. No download, no account — just play.
Controls
Arrow Keys / A D — Move | Space — Fire | P — Pause | Mobile: touch to move, auto-fire
How to Play
Move left and right with the Arrow keys or A/D. Hold Space (or touch the screen on mobile) to auto-fire straight up. Shoot enemies while they dive for bonus points. If a boss's tractor beam captures your ship, destroy that boss to free it — then fly through the rescued ship to become a Dual Fighter. Press P or Esc to pause.
ArcadeUnlocked Studios
A modern formation shooter — dodge dive-bombing swarms, break the tractor beam, and rescue your captured ship for double firepower.
Controls
Arrow Keys / A D — Move | Space — Fire | P — Pause | Mobile: touch to move, auto-fire