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Killbug

Killbug is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on…

3 May 2023

Killbug is an arcade developed by Samurai Punk, released 3 May 2023 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Killbug is

Killbug is an arcade game developed by Samurai Punk and released in 2023. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity3D.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Welcome, Killbug, to the underbelly of the insect realm, where the skittering masses are caught in an endless battle for dominance. You threatened them with your power. They clipped your wings and forced you into exile, but it was not enough to sate their hatred. A ravenous ambush awaits, and they want you dead. Blade and barrel hungry for blood. Thirsty for the sweet nectar of revenge. You will make them suffer, and from carapace to thorax, they will know pain. As the Killbug, use your insectoid instincts to dash, double-jump and wall-run your way around this brutal battleground. Combine these fluid movement mechanics to reach enemies in all areas of the map. Slash and shoot your way…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy, horror and survival. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Killbug launched on 3 May 2023, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Dead Island 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Planet of Lana.

Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Dead Island 2, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Planet of Lana.

Official trailer

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When did Killbug come out?
Killbug was released on 3 May 2023 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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