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Bug Bait

Bug Bait Steam metadata

Chimera Unchained | Dec 24, 2025 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 15:56:03 UTC

CasualIndieStrategySteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score100% positive

Bug Bait metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score100% positive
  • Total reviews1
  • Release dateDec 24, 2025
  • DeveloperChimera Unchained
  • PublisherChimera Unchained

Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Chimera UnchainedPublisher: Chimera Unchained

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Bug Bait Steam metadata

Bug Bait metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

References

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SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3461510/metadata
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3461510/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3461510
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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

1 user reviews

100% positive, 1 positive, 0 negative

Price and discount

$4.99

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Achievements

10

Platform releases
  • Steam 25 December 2025

Latest Steam announcements

  • Bug Bait Roadmap v1.0+ - 27 December 2025

    Hello everyone! With the release of Bug Bait, I thought it would be good to show you where we are headed from here! While v1.0 has been released, we still have plenty in store for future updates and releases. I have put together a roadmap for us to follow so you can keep up with what's happening! So let's break this down a little bit!Our top priority is expansion. While the game is in a complete form, we have plans for so much more. Maps, towers and bosses are already in motion to come to a new update and liven up your game! This will be the major updates, small patches and tweaks will slowly roll out as we find issues through the community, but these are our big goals. Once more content has been added, we will focus on the smaller features, some more achievements, keeping up with feedback and introducing more Quality of Life features. Finally, we have some features in the back burner t…

  • Bug Bait v.1.0 Release!! - 25 December 2025

    You can now begin your journey defending your humble abode from the hordes of bugs! The official Bug Bait v.1.0 update has just dropped with new maps and features for you to explore, including native Linux support. For those of you who played the demo, thank you for your time and feedback, and thank you, everyone, for your patience as we crafted Bug Bait into its full release! As always, if there is any feedback on the game, be sure to contact us through the game, Discord or Steam page! Of course, this is NOT the end. We have more big plans already in motion for the next round of updates to keep your experience fresh and enjoyable! Over the next few hours, a roadmap will be published exploring the various routes we plan to take, but for now, sit back and get baiting! Thank you to everyone following the journey; it really is a Christmas miracle! Happy holidays,Chimera Unchained

  • Bug Bait Demo feature update! - 30 May 2025

    Hello!! We hope you have been enjoying the first demo of Bug Bait! We have had plenty of feedback from you all about our game and we are extremely grateful and look foward to giving you the best experience we can! Recently, we have been working on polishing, updating and fixing issues that were discovered by you and us, along with introducing new features to the game as well! Some of the new features include: Minimap Wave rushing Ambient animations And improved existing features: UI Health bar polish Enemy pathfinding revamp Resource balancing Minor wave tweaking Environmental assets Do you enjoy these changes or hate them? (We hope not hate.) Be sure to join our Discord and give us your feedback on the game! What do you think should be added or changed about bug bait? Some small tweaks and patches will be released over the next few weeks, and some major updates are planned for after th…

  • Bug Bait Roadmap! - 20 May 2025

    Hello! Thank you for your interest in Bug Bait! As our demo has now been released, we have created a rough outline for what we want to start working towards over the next few updates! 01 is pretty general and already in the works. It involves some QOL features and backend improvements. 02 is making the game feel more complete and replayable, with maps, bosses and features! 03 is still very up in the air, with things we have talked about and would like to add to the game (but don't hold it against us if it doesn't make the final cut). If you have any suggestions, be sure to let us know. We hope you are looking forward to more Bug Bait content! As a side note join our discord for discussions and bug facts hehe :^)

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
130 May 2025Bug Bait Demo feature update!1800991756337915

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID3461510
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak1
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$4.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$4.99
Current price USD$4.99
Release dateDec 24, 2025
DeveloperChimera Unchained
PublisherChimera Unchained
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review type1 user reviews
Positive review percent100%
Positive reviews1
Negative reviews0
Total reviews1
Steam recommendationsNot available
Achievements10
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportNo
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3461510/

Short description

Defend your base against relentless hordes of bugs in this single-player survival tower defense game. Strategically build and upgrade your defenses, manage vital resources, and adapt to ever-evolving threats. Can you outsmart the infestation and survive the chaos?

About this game

In Bug Bait , you’ll dive into an intense single-player survival tower defense experience like no other! Defend your base from relentless swarms of ravenous bugs using a blend of strategic planning, clever resource management, and quick reflexes. The bugs are cunning, their numbers are overwhelming, and it’s up to you to hold the line. Build, defend, and survive: can you outlast the swarm? Key Features Dynamic Survival Gameplay Prepare for a challenge as waves of bugs adapt and grow stronger with each encounter. The only way to survive is to stay sharp and think fast. Tower Defense Meets Resource Management Balance building powerful defenses with managing limited resources. Every decision matters—will you upgrade your towers, bolster your defenses, or stockpile resources for the next big wave? Customizable Defenses Unlock and upgrade a variety of defensive tools, from ballistas to battering rams, each with unique strengths to exploit against the swarm. Evolving Bug Threats Face an ever-changing army of bugs, each with its own behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses. Adapt your strategy as new, more dangerous enemies emerge. Immersive Environments Defend your base in stunning, handcrafted levels, each with unique terrain and environmental challenges that will test your strategic skills. Replayability and Progression Come back again and again to try countless strategies against the swarms and defend what is rightfully yours from the incoming waves! Updates We're committed to keeping Bug Bait fresh and exciting with high-quality updates that include new features and general improvements from community feedback! We’re passionate about making Bug Bait the ultimate survival tower defense game. If you have feedback or ideas for improvement, we want to hear from you! The swarm is closing in—are you ready to take the bait? Jump into Bug Bait and start your survival adventure today!

Supported languages

English

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
23Steam Cloud
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejuslNot available
steam germany0Not available
igrs3Not available

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $4.99
  • Highest observed: $4.99

Bug Bait's USD price history spans from Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $4.99, the highest is $4.99, and the first visible tracked price is $4.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

  • Discount windows: 0
  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Bug Bait's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $4.99, from Sep 22, 2026 through Sep 22, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $4.99. The latest run records $4.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $4.99
  • Current list price: $4.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Bug Bait at $4.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

CountryCurrencyFinal priceOriginal priceDiscount
United StatesUSD$4.99$4.990%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $4.99.

CountryCurrencySnapshotsFirst trackedLatest trackedChangeLatest discount
United StatesUSD1$4.99$4.99No changeNo discount
United KingdomGB0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Euro AreaEU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
AustraliaAU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
CanadaCA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndiaIN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
BrazilBR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
RussiaRU0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChinaCN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
JapanJP0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South KoreaKR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MexicoMX0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
NorwayNO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PolandPL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SwitzerlandCH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
New ZealandNZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
SingaporeSG0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Hong KongHK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
South AfricaZA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UkraineUA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KazakhstanKZ0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IndonesiaID0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ThailandTH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
MalaysiaMY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PhilippinesPH0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ColombiaCO0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $4.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-22$4.99$4.99No discountSteam Store

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