BUTCHER overview

Overview

BUTCHER comes from Phobia Game Studio, Transhuman Design and is published by Crunching Koalas. It arrived on Steam on Oct 5, 2016, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, and Includes level editor. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

BUTCHER's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1 players at 6 September 2026 - 20:17:23 UTC, with a tracked peak near 34. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 86% positive across 1,371 reviews.

Language and system requirements

BUTCHER is available in 6 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

BUTCHER has sold up to 64,594 units and has 1,045 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $399,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

BUTCHER overview details

BUTCHER combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Become a heartless killing machine bent on eradicating humans in BUTCHER , a relentless 2D shooter that pushes the boundaries of action and pixelated gore. In a dystopian future where humanity is on the brink of extinction, you become the ultimate killing machine, driven by an insatiable thirst for destruction. As you navigate this grim world, you’ll face bloodthirsty foes in fast-paced, ultra-violent combat that leaves no room for mercy. Experience a beautifully crafted pixel art style that pays homage to classic games while delivering a modern twist. The atmospheric soundtrack enhances the tension as you blast through waves of enemies, using an arsenal of brutal weapons designed for maximum carnage. Master your skills with precise controls and a satisfying combat system that rewards quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Each encounter is an opportunity to showcase your prowess as you adapt your approach to survive in this unforgiving environment. Traverse diverse and challenging levels, each filled with unique environmental obstacles and menacing foes that will test your abilities. As you progress, discover hidden secrets and unlock new weapons, and upgrades to customize your killing machine. Are you ready to embrace the chaos? Step into the world of BUTCHER and show no mercy as you unleash destruction on everything that stands in your way.

SteamPulse editorial summary

BUTCHER is listed as a game with $9.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, and Includes level editor, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1 players at 6 September 2026 - 20:17:23 UTC, a tracked peak of 34, and 86% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ActionGoreIndiePixel Graphics2DViolentDifficultShooterPlatformerDarkAdventureRetroVillain ProtagonistSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack

Content descriptors

This is a 2D, nostalgia driven throwback to 90's shooters that includes gore. A lot of gore... Body parts laying everywhere, blood dripping from ceiling... There's also use of strong language. But mostly gore. Very fun gore.

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Support and legal notes

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