Bug Attack!

Bug Attack!

David Vogt · April 24, 2018 · Indie, Arcade, Retro, 1980s, Casual

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About Bug Attack!

✦ AI summary

Bug Attack! is an arcade-style action game where you defend your building against endless waves of bugs emerging from the ground at an accelerating pace, earning bombs and repairs to survive as long as possible. Team up with a second player controlling a mounted turret, face a humorous "wallet protection" mode, and unlock achievements and bonus gameplay modes as you rack up points.

Bug Attack! is a game inspired by arcade classics including Missile Command and Space Invaders.

Players are tasked with protecting their building as long as they can. Bugs emerge from the ground, many of which from random locations, at an increasing rate. Which is the greater enemy? The bug horde, or your own nerves?

To help, once you've earned certain amounts of points, you earn powerful bug bombs, and health-restoring building repair kits- but not even these can fight the bugs off for long!
Want to team up with a friend? Plug in a controller, and a second player can take command of a building-mounted turret(don't ask, it's a game!) to help fight off the never ending waves of creepy crawlies.
Tired of Bugs? Try to protect your wallet from the relentless savings! This mode is for one or two players, and replicates with 100% accuracy the pain your wallet feels when those Sales hit and light up your wishlist.
The Steam Version of Bug Attack! includes extras and achievements, which you unlock by scoring points over time. These unlock a variety of fun bonus options and extra gameplay modes!

Bug Attack! will continue to be supported post-launch with new modes, functionality, and extra content, free of charge.

Bug Attack! — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Bug Attack! is a straightforward arcade game where you defend a building from waves of increasingly difficult bugs, offering accessible fun for short gaming sessions with simple mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Missile Command and Space Invaders. Players appreciate the quick pick-up-and-play nature and the escalating challenge, though some note that the simplicity and lack of narrative depth may lead to repetitiveness over time. The game appears well-suited as a casual entertainment option for brief play sessions.

Recommended Jul 3, 2025
2 - 3 hours to complete game is good fun and would recommend to anyone (shoot them bugs - Turret mode is best lol)
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Recommended Aug 27, 2026
Bug Attack! is a deliberately straightforward arcade experience that embraces the philosophy of classic score-chasing games rather than attempting to bury its premise beneath complicated systems. Developed by David Vogt and The Ludicrous Ones and published by DLV Games, the game revolves around defending a building from an infestation that becomes progressively more difficult to contain. Its influences from older arcade titles are easy to recognize, particularly in the emphasis on immediate action, survival, rapidly escalating pressure, and the constant temptation to attempt one more run for a better score. It is a modest production by design, but its simplicity gives it an accessible quality that suits short gaming sessions. The basic objective is immediately understandable. Bugs emerge from the ground at unpredictable positions and threaten the structure under the player's protection. Eliminating them initially feels manageable, but the rate at which enemies appear continues to increase. Eventually, the player has to divide attention between numerous threats while reacting quickly enough to prevent excessive damage. There is no expectation that the assault can be permanently sto…
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Recommended Aug 31, 2026
fun game Dave!
Recommended Aug 24, 2026
Bug Attack! is a very simple arcade game that takes the old idea of defending yourself from endless waves and turns the enemies into bugs. I am trying to protect a building while insects keep appearing from the ground in random places, with the number of bugs increasing as I survive longer. The basic idea reminds me of old arcade games like Missile Command and Space Invaders, but instead of protecting cities from missiles or shooting aliens, I am dealing with a growing bug infestation. It is a very straightforward game, but I think that simplicity suits it. The main thing I like is how quickly the game gets going. There is no long introduction or complicated system to learn. I just start shooting bugs and try to keep my building alive for as long as possible. As I score points I can earn bug bombs that clear out dangerous groups and repair kits that restore some of the building's health. I have to decide when to use these because the attacks eventually become too much to handle with normal shooting alone. That gives the simple score attack format a little more strategy than I expected. I also like the local multiplayer options. If I have another controller connected, a second pla…
Recommended Oct 31, 2025
Игра «Bug Attack!» — яркая аркада с динамичным геймплеем. Контроль прост, но требует точности: уничтожай насекомых, избегая их атак. Графика стильная, с яркими цветами и забавными анимациями. Звуковые эффекты усиливают атмосферу. Игра короткая, но увлекательная — идеально для перерывов. Однако повторяемость уровней и отсутствие глубины сюжета могут наскучить. Рекомендую для развлечения, но не более.
Recommended Aug 2, 2025
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