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Bugsnax

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First release
Nov 12, 2020
Developer
Young Horses
Publisher
Young Horses
Engine
Irrlicht
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, SteamVR, Xbox Series X|S

Bugsnax takes you on a journey to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste SO GOOD?

Also known as Bugsnax.exe

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Storyline
Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste so good? With the BIGsnax update, you can explore a mysterious new island crawling with supersized Snax! Back on Snaktooth, you can complete challenges from your mailbox, collect decorations to personalize your hut, and most important of all: put hats on your favorite Snax!Read more

Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Invited by intrepid explorer Elizabert Megafig, you arrive to discover your host nowhere to be found, her camp in shambles, and her followers scattered across the island alone... and hungry! It's up to you to solve the mysteries of Snaktooth Island: What happened to Lizbert? What are Bugsnax and where do they come from? But most of all, why do they taste so good? With the BIGsnax update, you can explore a mysterious new island crawling with supersized Snax! Back on Snaktooth, you can complete challenges from your mailbox, collect decorations to personalize your hut, and most important of all: put hats on your favorite Snax!

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 12, 2020
Mac
Nov 12, 2020
PlayStation 5
Nov 12, 2020
All 8 release dates
PlayStation 4
Nov 12, 2020
Xbox One
Apr 28, 2022
Nintendo Switch
Apr 28, 2022
Xbox Series X|S
Apr 28, 2022
SteamVR
Nov 12, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
8h
Main + Extras
16h
Completionist
20h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Virtual Reality, First person
Keywords
exploration, casual, investigation, physics, multiple endings
… All 22, traps, cute, narration, camera, silent protagonist, story rich, family friendly, colorful, cartoony, voice acting, side quests, journalist, creature compendium, fruits, lgbtq+, islands, food

At a Glance

Critic Score
76
Main Story (IGDB)
8h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
16h
Completionist (IGDB)
20h
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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 8,810 reviews in all languages, recorded 2 November 2026

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