Bugsnax

Bugsnax
On a lush green island, a furry blue creature holding a net and several other tools is chasing after a smaller creature that resembles a strawberry with eyes. Multiple other creatures, all resembling combinations of various insects and foods, are observing them as they pass. The game's title is positioned at the top of the image.
Developer(s)Young Horses
Publisher(s)Young Horses
Director(s)Kevin Zuhn
Designer(s)John Murphy
Programmer(s)
  • Kevin Geisler
  • Devon Scott-Tunkin
Artist(s)
  • Christopher Stallman
  • Megan Varde
Writer(s)Kevin Zuhn
Composer(s)Seth Parker
EngineIrrlicht Engine[1]
Platform(s)
Release
  • macOS, PS4, Windows
    • WW: November 12, 2020
  • PlayStation 5
    • NA/OC: November 12, 2020
    • WW: November 19, 2020
  • Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
    • WW: April 28, 2022
  • iOS
    • WW: July 12, 2023
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Bugsnax is an adventure video game developed by independent Chicago-based developer Young Horses. In the game, players explore a mysterious island and attempt to find and capture the eponymous insectoid food creatures. The game was unveiled in June 2020 during Sony's PlayStation 5 live-streamed reveal event. British indie pop band Kero Kero Bonito performed the game's theme song, which was featured in the announcement trailer.[2] The game was released in November 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as macOS and Windows via the Epic Games Store. Versions of the game for Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S released in April 2022, followed by a port for iOS in July 2023.

  1. ^ Geisler, Kevin (June 13, 2020). "Kevin Geisler on Twitter: "@FrancyRanc @YoungHorses yes, it is our final game in Irrlicht"". Twitter. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bugsnax' Big Secret Was Hidden In The Theme Song All Along". The Gamer. November 12, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2023.