There's a Butcher Around
Released May 2019
There's a Butcher Around, a brutal hide & seek. Bill the butcher has escaped from the asylum and is looking for new victims. During the game you will have to find a place to hide, remembering that your friends are also trying to hide from the butcher. Every round, Bill the butcher chooses a spot to investigate, are you well hidden?
87% positive · 425 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
There's a Butcher Around launched on May 17, 2019 and received a series of content updates in its first year: a major update with new levels and characters on July 15, 2019; three new characters on August 3, 2019; a Christmas Special level on December 24, 2019; and a new level on February 25, 2020. After that final update in February 2020, the developer has not posted any further news, patches, or announcements. The store description describes a fixed feature set (17 playable characters, 7 maps) with no mention of upcoming content, seasonal events, or future plans. There is no unreleased DLC listed on the store. The developer made no statements about future content after the February 2020 update, and more than six years have passed since that last communication. The game appears to have been released as a finished product following its initial post-launch content additions, with February 25, 2020 marking the end of active development.
Evidence
Developer released a new level update — the last known communication from the studio.
Major update added character selection, 4 new levels, 5 new characters, more achievements and gameplay content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Qianmo Interact
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

There's a Butcher Around, a brutal hide & seek. Bill the butcher has escaped from the asylum and is looking for new victims.
During the game you will have to find a place to hide, remembering that your friends are also trying to hide from the butcher. Every round, Bill the butcher chooses a spot to investigate, are you well hidden?
The main goal is to be the last survivor, so find the best place to hide.
Game contains a climate of terror, suspense and lots of blood, plus some references of our taste.
Features:
- 17 playable characters
- 7 maps
- Tense atmosphere
- Fun gameplay
- Pixel art
- Full Compatibility with Control
- Steam Achievements

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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