The Bug Butcher
Developed by Awfully Nice Studios · Published by Awfully Nice Studios
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Awfully Nice Studios, published by Awfully Nice Studios — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Bug Butcher.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
- Sound Card: Standard Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
Recommended
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (9)
The Bug Butcher FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Bug Butcher?
Steam classifies The Bug Butcher as a Action, Indie game, developed by Awfully Nice Studios. 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.
How much does The Bug Butcher cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Bug Butcher at $1.59. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Bug Butcher single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Bug Butcher: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Bug Butcher on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Bug Butcher for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Bug Butcher out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 19, 2016.
What platforms is The Bug Butcher on?
The Bug Butcher is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Bug Butcher single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does The Bug Butcher cost?
Steam lists it at $1.59.
Does The Bug Butcher have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 31 achievements for The Bug Butcher.
What is The Bug Butcher's Metacritic score?
The Bug Butcher has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Bug Butcher?
The Bug Butcher is developed by Awfully Nice Studios and published by Awfully Nice Studios.
Where to get The Bug Butcher
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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