KILLBUG
Released May 2023
KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.
96% positive · 537 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to buy
Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
KILLBUG launched on May 3, 2023 and received one major free content update — "Blood for the Deceiver" — on June 19, 2023, which added new late-game enemies, Steam achievements, new weapon abilities, and a range of player-requested features. This was followed by a bug fix patch on June 29, 2023 and a feature patch on October 19, 2023 adding a taunt system and controller improvements. That October 2023 patch represents the last substantive developer communication and update to the game.
On May 23, 2025, a new publisher (Neon Doctrine) announced they had taken on the game — but this post contained no mention of upcoming content, updates, or development plans. It was purely a publishing arrangement announcement.
There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap, and no developer statement indicating further content is planned. The game has only one documented major content release post-launch ("Blood for the Deceiver"), which does not establish a recurring update cadence. The store description describes the game as a complete arena shooter experience with no mention of upcoming additions. With no outstanding commitments and no sustained update pattern pointing to future releases, the game appears to have shipped as a complete product and received its content additions through late 2023.
Evidence
Blood for the Deceiver free content update shipped, adding new late-game enemies, Steam achievements, new weapon abilities, and leaderboard improvements.
Developer confirmed they were working on new things for KILLBUG, including input rebinding and achievements, plus secret gameplay additions.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Neon Doctrine
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome, Killbug, to the underbelly of the insect realm, where the skittering masses are caught in an endless battle for dominance.
You threatened them with your power. They clipped your wings and forced you into exile, but it was not enough to sate their hatred. A ravenous ambush awaits, and they want you dead.
Blade and barrel hungry for blood. Thirsty for the sweet nectar of revenge.
You will make them suffer, and from carapace to thorax, they will know pain.

As the Killbug, use your insectoid instincts to dash, double-jump and wall-run your way around the endless arena. Combine these fluid movement mechanics to reach enemies in all areas of this brutal battleground.

Slash and shoot your way through droves of ravenous beasts. From beetles to spiders to a giant larvae monster, there are endless swarms for you to butcher as the Killbug.

Become the master of death as you rise again and again, raining destruction on your foes and aiming for your next high score. Crush those bugs, over and over.
KILLBUG features various accessibility settings for players who experience motion sickness.
You threatened them with your power. They clipped your wings and forced you into exile, but it was not enough to sate their hatred. A ravenous ambush awaits, and they want you dead.
Blade and barrel hungry for blood. Thirsty for the sweet nectar of revenge.
You will make them suffer, and from carapace to thorax, they will know pain.
As the Killbug, use your insectoid instincts to dash, double-jump and wall-run your way around the endless arena. Combine these fluid movement mechanics to reach enemies in all areas of this brutal battleground.
Slash and shoot your way through droves of ravenous beasts. From beetles to spiders to a giant larvae monster, there are endless swarms for you to butcher as the Killbug.
Become the master of death as you rise again and again, raining destruction on your foes and aiming for your next high score. Crush those bugs, over and over.
FEATURES
- Battle a wide variety of savage insects in an endless arena.
- Destroy hundreds of bugs in fast-paced, brutal combat.
- Slash and shoot enemies with your blade and SMG.
- Utilize aerial movement mechanics to double-jump, melee-dash, gun-hover and more, quickly adapting to combat different enemy attacks.
- Sweat out a new high score on the global leaderboards, or compete to knock your friends off the top spot.
ACCESSIBILITY
KILLBUG features various accessibility settings for players who experience motion sickness.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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