The Bug Butcher: Pest Control with Machine Guns in Space!

5/8/2026, 9:02:59 PM

Tags: #shooter #action #arcade #indie #2d

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Japan Price: ¥798
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/8/2026, 9:02:59 PM

Key highlight

The Bug Butcher is a 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic arcade games, where you play as an exterminator battling alien bugs with machine guns in space. Experience intense vertical shooting action with modern t

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Overview

The Bug Butcher is a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shooter that puts you in the boots of Harry, a tenacious exterminator tasked with clearing out alien bugs. Drawing inspiration from classic arcade titles like "Super Pang," this game offers a modern take on vertical shooting action. Prepare for an intense pest control mission where your only tools are your wits and a hefty arsenal of weaponry.

Highlights

Classic Arcade Action, Modern Twist: Experience familiar vertical shooting gameplay with updated mechanics and a fresh sci-fi theme.
Intense Bug Extermination: Blast your way through waves of alien insects in a frantic, non-stop battle for survival.
Playable Characters & Upgrades: Take on the role of Harry, the skilled exterminator, and utilize various weapons and power-ups to aid your mission.

Who It's For

Fans of classic arcade shooters, bullet hell games, and anyone looking for a fun, action-packed experience with a quirky premise. If you enjoy fast reflexes and satisfying destruction, this game is for you.

Game Info

Developed and published by Awfully Nice Studios, The Bug Butcher was released on January 19, 2016. It supports multiple languages, including English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Dutch, and Simplified Chinese. This is a paid title available on Steam.