The Bug Butcher

Jan 19, 2016
Developer: Awfully Nice Studios
Platforms: PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidXbox OneNintendo Switch
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About The Bug Butcher

The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above. The core mechanics hold old ties from the classic arcade shooter "Super Pang" where you shoot vertically, but with modern day twists. You are Harry, a brash and tenacious exterminator who has a knack for decimating bugs. Harry's current assignment takes him to an infested futuristic research facility on a distant planet. The surviving and dwindling number of scientists employed him for his slaughtering skills.

Released: Jan 19, 2016
Developer: Awfully Nice Studios
Publisher: 2Awesome Studio

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Can my PC run The Bug Butcher?

The Bug Butcher needs at least OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

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
Notes: Gamepad highly recommended

Is The Bug Butcher worth buying?

Steam

87% positive

'Very Positive', 663 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

83/100

6 critics

What Steam players say about The Bug Butcher64/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is The Bug Butcher about?

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.

IndieActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeLocal Co-OpCo-opSingleplayerBullet Hell

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Bug Butcher?

Right now the lowest price for The Bug Butcher we're tracking is $6.21 at Kinguin — 22% below Steam's $7.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Bug Butcher has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Bug Butcher is $2.39 at Steam on October 1, 2026. The current best price is about 160% above that low.

Is The Bug Butcher worth buying?

87% of 663 Steam user reviews for The Bug Butcher are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Bug Butcher?

The minimum system requirements for The Bug Butcher are — OS: Windows Vista or Later; CPU: Intel Core Duo or faster; GPU: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 1 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Bug Butcher released?

The Bug Butcher released on January 19, 2016, developed by Awfully Nice Studios and published by 2Awesome Studio.

What platforms is The Bug Butcher available on?

The Bug Butcher is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do The Bug Butcher prices drop?

The Bug Butcher last hit a new low of $2.39 on October 1, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $6.21. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Bug Butcher?

The cheapest The Bug Butcher price right now is $6.21 at Kinguin, 22% below the Steam price.

The Bug Butcher price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$6.21	Buy The Bug Butcher at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$6.65	Buy The Bug Butcher at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-18%	$7.38-18%	Buy The Bug Butcher at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$7.99	Buy The Bug Butcher at Steam

All-time low: $2.39 at Steam on Oct 1, 2026 — the current best price is 160% above it.

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