Underplayed Gems

BUTCHER (2016)

BUTCHER cover
Developer
Phobia Game Studio, Transhuman Design
Publisher
Crunching Koalas, Transhuman Design
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 1,395 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A relentless, ultra-violent 2D shooter with fast-paced combat and pixelated gore, demanding quick reflexes and offering no mercy.

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What players say

Players call it a 2D Doom with brutal difficulty and no hand-holding. It is short, around two hours, and each level has no checkpoints, so death means restarting. A paid easy-mode DLC exists for those who want a casual playthrough.

Screenshots

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