The Bug Butcher
Released Jan 2016
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.
90% positive · 1,205 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $7.99
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Evaluation
The Bug Butcher launched out of Early Access on January 19, 2016, following a period of active Early Access development. After launch, the developer shipped a series of post-launch patches adding features like Steam Cloud saves, trading cards, additional languages, and bug fixes. The last notable update was on October 19, 2016, when the developer announced the game's availability on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and mobile platforms. No new content, updates, or developer communications have appeared since October 2016. The developer never announced any planned DLC, expansions, or future content roadmap. The store description presents the game as a complete standalone experience with no mention of ongoing updates. With no outstanding commitments and no developer activity since October 19, 2016, the game was shipped as a finished product and its development concluded with the console and mobile release.
Evidence
Developer announced the game is now available on Xbox One, PS4, and mobile — the last developer communication on record.
Official 1.0 release update shipped, graduating the game out of Early Access with final polish, achievements, and languages.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Awfully Nice Studios
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
The Bug Butcher is an action-packed 2D side scrolling shoot em up game where peril comes from above.
So in a nutshell, pest control with machine guns in space.
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 the infested futuristic research facility on planet Zoit. The surviving and dwindling number of scientists employed him for his slaughtering skills. 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 science/scientist. 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.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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