BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (36) - 80% of the 36 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (852) - 89% of the 852 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Oct 5, 2016

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Reviews

“HARDCORE”
John Romero

“I’ve enjoyed many games in 2015, but few have put a smile on my face the way Butcher has.”
Kotaku

“I can think of lots of reasons why shotgunning your way through some 2D pixels might turn your day around, but whatever the cause I recommend Butcher.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun

About This Game

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.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

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.

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP SP2+
    • Processor: Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DX 9.0/OpenGL 2 compliant with SM 2.0+
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
    • Processor: Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2 compliant with SM 2.0+
    • Storage: 200 MB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or SteamOS+
    • Processor: Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2 compliant with SM 2.0+
    • Storage: 200 MB available space

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