The Bug Butcher Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Bug Butcher is tagged as Action, Indie. It is published by Awfully Nice Studios and released on 19 Jan, 2016. PureGameStats tracks The Bug Butcher's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. The Bug Butcher's recorded all-time peak is 4 concurrent players on 22 July 2025. PureGameStats estimates 39,765 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 91% positive across 1,205 responses. Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows.

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The Bug Butcher Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

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.

Platforms
Mac, Linux, Windows
Release Date
19 Jan, 2016
Est. Sales
39,765
PGS estimate
Current Steam Price
$7.99
Store data Standard Edition
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The Bug Butcher Concurrent Players

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Developer: Awfully Nice Studios
Publisher: Awfully Nice Studios
Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows
Release Date: 19 Jan, 2016
Est. sales: 39,765
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $7.99 0%
Gameseal $6.73 -

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

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The Bug Butcher Steam Reviews

Total reviews 1,205 Positive 1,091 Negative 114 Positive % 90.5%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
arcadebustershootingaddictivebrosfun arcadealien hominidharryhominid
Reviewers criticise
pangpanic modeshooterpower upsarcade shooterspace invaderspanicshootkill bugsright shootcooparcade modelocalcomboexterminator
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run The Bug Butcher.
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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
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What is the all-time peak player count for The Bug Butcher?

The Bug Butcher reached an all-time peak of 4 concurrent players on 22 July 2025.

How many copies has The Bug Butcher sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates The Bug Butcher has sold approximately 39,765 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is The Bug Butcher rated on Steam?

The Bug Butcher has 1,205 Steam reviews with a 90.5% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of The Bug Butcher?

The Bug Butcher is priced at $7.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was The Bug Butcher released?

The Bug Butcher was released on 19 Jan, 2016. It was developed by Awfully Nice Studios.

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