KILLBUG (2023)

Developer: Samurai Punk, Nicholas McDonnell
Publisher: Samurai Punk
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 535 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A blur of frantic, insectoid combat where you zip around an arena with fluid dashes and wall-runs, tearing through enemies with visceral, bloodthirsty weapons.

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What players say

Players call it a slim arena shooter like Devil Daggers, focused on a single map, one gun, and one knife. The melee kill reload is the standout mechanic. Some warn it has very little content and recommend Ultrakill's cybergrind instead, but others enjoy the minimal, high-speed score chase for a couple of hours.

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