Swordtail
A wave-survival game: gather resources, craft items and upgrade your gear to hold out against harder waves of monsters. You can play alone or with a friend in two-player mode.
- Genre
- Action
- Made by
- 7Spot Games
- Devices
- Computer, phone and tablet
- Inputs
- WASD, arrow keys, or click and drag; Escape to pause
- Session
- Wave by wave, length depends on how long you hold out
- Account
- Not required on Poki
- Fit for
- Suitable for all ages as listed on Poki; fantasy combat against monsters
The basics of play
Your kingdom is attacked in waves of monsters. Between and during waves you gather resources, craft items and upgrade your gear so you can survive the harder waves that follow.
You move with WASD, the arrow keys, or by clicking and dragging with the mouse. To collect resources or attack enemies, you get close enough to them. A two-player mode lets you team up with a friend, and Escape pauses the game.
Inputs
| WASD / Arrow keys | Move |
|---|---|
| Mouse click and drag | Move towards a point |
| Escape | Pause |
Tips for starting
- Gather before you need to; upgrades are easier to afford early in a wave.
- Stand close to a resource or enemy, because distance is what triggers collecting and attacking.
- Upgrade gear steadily rather than saving everything for one big item.
- Use two-player mode to split gathering and defending.
Who it is for
Players who like survival and crafting loops and want an option to play with a friend.
Things to weigh
– Poki shows ads around the game.
– Poki's short blurb describes a different kind of game, so check the full description before you open it.
– Harder waves may need several attempts.
Questions about Swordtail
Is Swordtail free?
Yes, it is free to play on Poki.
Can two people play?
Yes. Poki lists a two-player mode.
Which devices work?
Poki lists computer, phone and tablet.
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Where this game opens
The game does not run on this site. It opens on poki.com, a separate website, in a new tab.
Open Swordtail on Poki → (opens poki.com in a new tab)