Archived App (Last seen on 5 Nov 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Price history

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
The Bug Butcher video #1 for iPhone
The Bug Butcher screenshot #2 for iPhone
The Bug Butcher screenshot #3 for iPhone
The Bug Butcher screenshot #4 for iPhone
The Bug Butcher screenshot #5 for iPhone
The Bug Butcher screenshot #6 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
appletv
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Engage in an intense 2D action shooter with a humorous twist. Master simple yet challenging mechanics to blast waves of bugs with a powerful arsenal. Protect scientists and collect coins in a futuristic research facility.

Intense action shooter gameplay
Stylistic 2D art
Humorous tone
Simple to master mechanics
Beefy arsenal of weaponry
Classic arcade shooter inspiration
Show original description

What users say

See all reviews

What's New in The Bug Butcher

1.0.7

November 6, 2018

- Butchered the "no-touch-controls-on-first-launch-bug". - Improved wide screen device support. - Added some more controller support for 8BitDo Gamepads. - Minor bug fixes and improvements.

More

User reviews

Desperately needs to be able to move the controls

I really want to be able to play this game, but this game‘s controls were clearly designed for older iPhones that had a home button and therefore big bezels on the edges of the screen for your hands to rest on. The controls are tiny and allll the way in the corners of the screen. It’s impossible for me to play for more than 20 seconds without developing wrist cramps :( I know this game hasn’t been updated in years, but it seriously needs this minor fix. You need to be able to reposition the buttons on the screen to be reachable.
Show more

Great title, make more

Great game, it even has gamepad support

Fun game, bad controls

The game is fun, but the screen buttons positioning is really bad. Hopefully they can make it adjustable

Needs better control location

Game could be amazing but the location of the controls makes it really difficult to play. An option to move them would really help or make it so that they are not so close to the edge of the phone screen.

THIS GAME IS SO FUN

It is a challenging and fun game. I love crushing bugs and shooting spiders before they eat the scientist.

Developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Disappearing coins/progress

Bug

Movement controls not registering

Bug

Graphical glitches and stuttering

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Customizable control layout

Feature

More levels and content

Feature

Controller support

Feature

Improved save/progress system

Feature

Optimization for larger screens

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is The Bug Butcher?

The Bug Butcher is an intense action shooter game with stylized 2D art and a humorous theme. It features simple-to-learn but hard-to-master gameplay mechanics inspired by classic arcade shooters.

What are the key features of The Bug Butcher?

Key features include intense action shooter gameplay, stylish 2D graphics, a humorous tone, a wide arsenal of weapons, and mechanics that require timing and quick reflexes. Players will blast bugs, collect coins, and protect scientists.

How much does The Bug Butcher cost?

The provided information indicates that the app is a paid application. There is no mention of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

What devices is The Bug Butcher compatible with?

Due to its graphic and processing requirements, The Bug Butcher is only compatible with iPad Mini 2+, iPad 3+, iPhone 5+, and iPod Touch 6th generation devices.

What is the main objective in The Bug Butcher?

The main objective is to survive until the decontamination of a futuristic research facility is complete. This involves blasting bugs, hoarding coins, and protecting the scientists from harm, especially from spiders.