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Action · Awfully Nice Studios

The Bug Butcher

The Bug Butcher
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Steam Deck Playable Windows macOS Linux
Very Positive · 91% of 1,203
DeveloperAwfully Nice Studios
GenreAction
ControllerFull
$2.39 -70%
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Buy now Chip's verdict · US updated 3 min. ago

Well reviewed at 91% positive, and only 13% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets better than this.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 13%
All-time low $1.59 · 18d ago
Current discount -70% off $7.99
Player reviews 91% positive of 1,203
Quality score 91/100
Value score 88/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

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.



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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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.59 2026-06-27
3-month low $1.59
12-month low $1.59
Current $2.39
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $1.59

The Bug Butcher price history and best deals

The Bug Butcher for PC currently sells from $2.39 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.59, set on 2026-06-27. That is 70% off the $7.99 list price.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy The Bug Butcher now or wait?
Our verdict is buy. The best official price is $2.39, which sits 13% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets cheaper than a good sale, so this is a fair time to catch it.
Is $2.39 a good price for The Bug Butcher?
$2.39 sits 13% of the way from the all-time low of $1.59 to the full price, a 70% discount. That is close to the best it has ever been.
Where can I buy The Bug Butcher?
The Bug Butcher is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Very Positive · 91%
91% positive of 1,203
Media (10)
Tech
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSSupported
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
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
Recommended:
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: OS 10.6+
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Standard Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu
  • Processor: Any processor with 2 cores
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended
Achievements (31)
ACH_KILL1000_MACHINEGUN 34.1%
ACH_WON_10_GAMES 31.8%
ACH_ALLWEAPONS_UNLOCKED 9.7%
ACH_FROZENFACEHUGGER_KILLED 9.7%
ACH_SCIENTIST_LVL8 8.2%
ACH_FLOOR_01_COMBO 7.9%
ACH_FLOOR_01_STARS 7.7%
ACH_ALLPOWERUPS_UNLOCKED 6.9%
Facts
DeveloperAwfully Nice Studios
PublisherAwfully Nice Studios
GenresAction · Indie
ModesMulti-player · Single-player · Co-op
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