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Patch 1.0.01



Hey everybody!

It's Nick here. First off, I'd just like to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who's played, set high scores, reviewed the game and shared it on socials. It's really great to see the game clicking with people.

From myself and everyone here at Samurai Punk, thank you!

It's coming up to the weekend for us but we wanted to put out a little hotfix to resolve some small issues. We've been reading feedback and bug reports, and looking at what to prioritise next, as well as tackling outstanding things we want to improve.

If you're enjoying KILLBUG, please consider leaving a review. They really help our visibility, and we'd massively appreciate the support!

[h3]Patch 1.0.01 Contents[/h3]
  • Transition from the leaderboard to menu should have a cleaner audio cut
  • Fixed Demon Shot not being able to be fired with zero ammo
  • Fixed enemy distance FX appearing right on round start
  • Minor optimisation to seeking projectiles


KILLBUG is out now!



Hey everybody!

[h2]KILLBUG is officially OUT NOW![/h2]

Get ready to master a bunch of fun insectoid movement skills and squash hundreds of bugs as you rise to the top of the leaderboards. Or prepare yourself for the immense disappointment of watching your friends smash your scores with zero remorse!


Our team is streaming the game over on the Steam page and in our Discord server, so make sure to stop by! We’ll be battling to see which Spunk dev is top dog in KILLBUG.

If you’ve grabbed the game, or intend to buy it, we would massively appreciate you leaving a review! Launch day reviews are suuuuper helpful for visibility here on Steam, and we’ll love you forever.
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We’re super excited to hear what you all think of KILLBUG! Tag us on Twitter, get hyped in our Discord server, send us hate mail filled with angry bees. Whatever strikes your fancy!

Happy KILLBUG Day, fam!


Much Love,

Samurai Punk

The Killbug Khronicles - Part Two: The Insectopedia



[h2]The Ladybug[/h2]



Ladybugs are vicious creatures. Impatient and volatile, they hurl themselves at their target when they reach close proximity. It’s best to avoid their violent charges by destroying them from a distance.


[h2]The Bee[/h2]



Bees are ranged enemies. They fire small honeycomb pieces at their target, dealing significant damage from a distance. While this is their greatest strength, it can also be twisted to your advantage, as a well-timed melee strike will send these projectiles flying straight back at your aerial assailants.


[h2]The Slug[/h2]



These slimy beasts leave behind trails of oozing pus, painting the battlefield in a poisonous purple sludge. It’s important to avoid their secretions, as the toxicity packs quite a punch.


[h2]The Beetle[/h2]



Stronger and faster than the ladybugs, beetles are even more dangerous in close-range combat. They charge in a similar manner, but don’t be fooled; they won’t go down easy.


[h2]The Firefly[/h2]



Fireflies are extremely combustible and will explode in close proximity to their target. These incendiary invaders will also detonate when fired upon or struck with a blade, creating devastating explosions at all distances.


[h2]The Huntsman[/h2]



Huntsman spiders are extremely aggressive. They leap towards their prey, closing distances at terrifying speeds. To avoid their attacks entirely, destroy their eggs before they hatch.


[h2]The Redback[/h2]



Redback spiders utilize the same aggressive attacks as their huntsman counterparts, but their strength is unmatched. With spindly legs and a piercing bite, these arachnid beasts are as agile as they are deadly.


[h2]The Centipede[/h2]



Centipedes are resilient fighters. Before you can deliver a fatal blow to the centipede’s head, you must slice or shoot all segments of their body. They move faster with every piece they lose, so the pressure will continue to heighten until they are exterminated.


[h2]The Mosquito[/h2]



Mosquitoes travel in bloodthirsty swarms and launch explosive red barbs at their opponent. These projectiles pierce the ground and walls, erupting after a few seconds.

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Information about some of the insect kingdom’s most vicious beasts is scarce, but don’t fret. It's time to face these monstrosities yourself…



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KILLBUG Launch Stream



Hey everybody!

[h3]KILLBUG is launching next week!![/h3]

To celebrate the release, we're gonna be streaming a Spunk dev competition here on Steam (and in our Discord server).

The Samurai Punk team will be battling for glory on the KILLBUG leaderboards, so tune in to see the devs show off their bug-crushing skills!

[h3]We'll be going live at 9am, May 4th, AEST // 4pm, May 3rd, PDT!
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Whoever holds the highest score by the end of the stream will be crowned the Ultimate KILLBUG Champion For Life and granted eternal bragging rights.

Who's gonna take the crown?

Will it be our resident Sound Boi and Pro Gamer, Mitch?

Will it be Nick, the Creative Director who literally made the prototype for the game and has played more of it than anyone else on the team?

Will it be me, arachnophobic Community Manager Liv, who can't play the game without sweating profusely and teetering on the edge of a nervous breakdown?

It's anybody's guess.


Tune in on May 3rd/4th to find out!


Until then, check out our socials for more KILLBUG content:

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Much Love,
Samurai Punk

The Killbug Khronicles — Part One



[h3]Deep in the underbelly of our world, skittering at the precipice of human perception, lies a brutal battleground.[/h3]

If you turn your ear to the earth, you can almost hear them.

Droning at the edges of your mind.

Don’t search for too long. Their murmurs may find a way to burrow within.



The skittering masses of the insect kingdom are caught in a vicious battle for dominance.

Thousands of eyes. Millions of legs. Endless deaths.

There are no winners in this ancient war.

After the warrior known as the Killbug crossed the threshold into the human realm, she returned to her insectoid brethren with unprecedented strength and weapons to match.



Threatened by the Killbug’s power, all the species of the insect kingdom united to eliminate their greatest opponent.

They clipped her wings and thrust her to the far reaches of the land, but it was not enough to sate their hatred.

The Killbug’s hunters have mounted a final attack, and every spider, centipede and mutant insectoid monstrosity has joined the ambush.

They hunger for her annihilation.

She thirsts for revenge.

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KILLBUG is crawling onto Steam on May 3rd (PDT) / May 4th (AEST)!

Join our Discord server to chat about the game with the devs!

Much love,
Samurai Punk