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A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

The Bug Butcher is a indie, action and shoot 'em up game developed and published by Awfully Nice Studios.
Released on January 19th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 9 languages: English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Dutch and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,194 reviews of which 1,080 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.18€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified The Bug Butcher into these genres:

Indie Action Shoot 'Em Up Arcade Local Co-Op Co-op Singleplayer Bullet Hell Great Soundtrack Difficult Fast-Paced Sci-fi Cartoony 2D Multiplayer Platformer Early Access

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista or Later
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Standard Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
MacOS
  • OS: OS 10.6+
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Standard Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu
  • Processor: Any processor with 2 cores
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2025
local coop is really fun, remote play together too
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Nov. 2024
The Bug Butcher is a thrilling blend of classic arcade shooting and modern charm. Its fast-paced gameplay, responsive controls, and chaotic enemy waves keep you on your toes, while the colorful art style and quirky humor make it a joy to play. Perfect for quick sessions or chasing high scores, it’s an absolute blast for fans of action-packed shooters.
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Oct. 2024
Awsome game. i play it with my 9 years old daughter and we have a lot of fun (and she is good !)
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July 2024
Super simple gameplay loop, but it is deeply satisfying. Shooting up and only up makes for unique shooting mechanics. It's a lot like the bubble popping web browser games from our youth, but with great art design!
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June 2024
It´s a hard game, even on easy. For now, stage 3 looks impossible to me. I don´t like the time counter. But if you are into arcade shooter games and your reflexes are better than mine, this one feels like a solid classic on a resonable price tag.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bug Butcher is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.

The Bug Butcher is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.99€ on Steam.

The Bug Butcher received 1,080 positive votes out of a total of 1,194 achieving a rating of 8.57.
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The Bug Butcher was developed and published by Awfully Nice Studios.

The Bug Butcher is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Bug Butcher is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

The Bug Butcher is playable and fully supported on Linux.

The Bug Butcher offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

The Bug Butcher includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

The Bug Butcher does not currently offer any DLC.

The Bug Butcher does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The Bug Butcher supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

The Bug Butcher is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Bug Butcher.

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The Bug Butcher
7.99€ -73% 7.99€ 2.18€
8.6
1,080
114
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
0
Developer
Awfully Nice Studios
Publisher
Awfully Nice Studios
Release 19 Jan 2016
Platforms
Remote Play
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