The Bug Butcher
- First release
- Jan 19, 2016
- Developer
- Awfully Nice Studios
- Publisher
- 2Awesome Studio
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Harry's mission: survive until the decontamination of the building is complete, hoard coins like his life depended on it, and protect the scientists at all costs. Watch out for the spiders they have a particular fondness for rubber encased scientist brains. After landing, you will move from room to room through the facility blasting rockets, lasers, and wielding the power of lighting upwards at anything not human. Ravenous swarms and ferocious waves of bugs of every size will attempt to kill you, but luckily there will be weapon and health pick-ups to aid Harry on his quest. Fierce reflexes are mandatory for survival, but Harry's brutal power-ups will let the guts fly and make the larva cry! If you love games with humor, perfect platforming, grotesquely cute art, nightmarish bosses, and real personality then The Bug Butcher will suit your fancy.Read more
Harry's mission: survive until the decontamination of the building is complete, hoard coins like his life depended on it, and protect the scientists at all costs. Watch out for the spiders they have a particular fondness for rubber encased scientist brains. After landing, you will move from room to room through the facility blasting rockets, lasers, and wielding the power of lighting upwards at anything not human. Ravenous swarms and ferocious waves of bugs of every size will attempt to kill you, but luckily there will be weapon and health pick-ups to aid Harry on his quest. Fierce reflexes are mandatory for survival, but Harry's brutal power-ups will let the guts fly and make the larva cry! If you love games with humor, perfect platforming, grotesquely cute art, nightmarish bosses, and real personality then The Bug Butcher will suit your fancy.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jan 19, 2016
- Mac
- Jan 19, 2016
- Linux
- Jan 19, 2016
All 8 release dates
- iOS
- Oct 18, 2016
- PlayStation 4
- Oct 18, 2016
- Android
- Oct 19, 2016
- Xbox One
- Oct 19, 2016
- Nintendo Switch
- Nov 08, 2018
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Google Play (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- shmup, bullet hell, steam, achievements, steam trading cards
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 83
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 662 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Indie
- Action
- Shoot 'Em Up
- Arcade
- Local Co-Op
- Co-op
- Singleplayer
- Bullet Hell
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 30 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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