Overview

Daybots, developed and published by SW Games, is a cooperative tower defense game that blends automation, voxel aesthetics, and a unique day-night cycle. It launched in Early Access on October 24, 2026, and is available on Steam with support for single-player, online co-op, and split-screen multiplayer.

The premise is simple yet intriguing: a group of colonists lands on an unknown planet, names it, and begins building. The early days are peaceful, but soon the robots wake up.

They attack by day, powered by sunlight, and freeze at night—when your engineers can safely dismantle them for parts. This creates a strategic rhythm: defend during the day, scavenge and rebuild at night.

Highlights

  • Hybrid gameplay: Tower defense meets automation and colony management, with a voxel art style.
  • First-person control: You can take over any colonist at any time, switching from a top-down view to a first-person perspective.
  • Flexible roles: Every colonist can perform every job, and they improve with practice—their clothing color changes to reflect their skill, and the best ones earn names.
  • Multiplayer options: Up to four players can play online or via split-screen, with couch co-op and Steam online multiplayer supported.
  • Control flexibility: Optimized for keyboard and mouse or controller, making it accessible for different play styles.

Who It's For

Daybots is ideal for players who enjoy cooperative strategy games, tower defense, and automation titles. If you like the idea of managing a colony from above but also jumping into the action as a colonist, this game offers a fresh twist.

The co-op focus makes it a great choice for playing with friends, whether online or on the same couch.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: SW Games
  • Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
  • Steam User Tags: Colony Sim, Voxel, RTS, Tower Defense, Automation, First-Person, Co-op, Strategy
  • Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
  • Release Date: October 24, 2026
  • Languages: English
  • Pricing: Paid title with an active discount or sale—check the latest Steam listing for current pricing.

Daybots is still in Early Access, so expect ongoing development and potential changes. If the concept of defending a colony from solar-powered robots while automating your defenses appeals to you, this is worth a look.