Cowbugs

Cowbugs

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About game

Stuck in a boring meeting or just waiting for your coffee to brew, you probably need a quick distraction. Cowbugs turns that dull moment into a frantic battle for survival against relentless insect swarms. You control a hero fighting through waves of giant pests that demand your absolute focus. Every minute brings a new challenge as you dodge projectiles and unleash hell with your custom weapon loadouts. This action roguelike keeps your heart racing while you scramble to pick the right upgrades during brief pauses. Choosing between different character stats or custom bullet types determines if you live long enough to face the final boss. You unlock persistent upgrades the more you play, pushing you to clear all eleven difficulty tiers. Cowbugs runs directly in your browser without any downloads required, making it the perfect quick fix for your gaming cravings.

How to play

Left stick - walk
Right stick - shoot

WASD - walk
LMB - shoot
RMB (hold) - auto-aim

More about auto-aim for the mouse:
To auto-aim, hold the Right Mouse Button and press the Left Mouse Button. To shoot

More about auto-aim on the on-screen joystick:
- Hold the center to auto-aim
- You can aim manually by moving the joystick away from the center

Features

  • Upgrade system: Choose from 34 distinct power-ups that permanently alter your stats during each run.
  • Bullet customization: Tweak your fire patterns using seven different bullet types to handle specific enemy swarms.
  • Boss encounters: Survive twenty minutes of intense combat before testing your build against a final stage guardian.
  • Dice minigame: Trigger a hidden gambling mechanic that drastically shifts your current run through randomized outcomes.
  • Progressive difficulty: Master 11 tiers of intensity across two main stages and one specialized mining level.

Who is this game for

Fans of bullet hell shooters and survival games who enjoy high-speed action. People looking for quick sessions under twenty minutes will appreciate the fast-paced intensity. If you like unlocking new characters and testing complex build strategies, this pixelated challenge gives you plenty of reasons to come back again.

Controls

Movement: Use WASD keys on keyboard or the left on-screen joystick on mobile.
Manual aim: Move the mouse cursor or drag the right on-screen joystick away from center.
Auto-aim: Hold the right mouse button or hold the center of the right on-screen joystick while firing.
Shoot: Press the left mouse button or tap the fire button on your screen.

FAQ

Is Cowbugs free to play?

Cowbugs is completely free to play directly in your web browser with no downloads or installation required.

How long is a typical session of Cowbugs?

A standard run of Cowbugs lasts exactly twenty minutes until the final boss encounter concludes.

Does Cowbugs have persistent progression?

Yes, you earn new characters and permanent attribute boosts as you progress through the various difficulty tiers in Cowbugs.

Video

Cowbugs — trailer

Screenshots

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