- Patch Note: Endless Mode, Bug Fixes & More - 30 July 2026
A new free update for ZOMBUTCHER is here! The biggest addition is Endless Mode, letting you customize the game exactly the way you want!What's New?🩸 Endless ModePlay without limits and tailor the gameplay to your own style.Available settings include:day length;price multipliers;police presence;disable suspicion;disable the hunger mechanic;and many more options.Experiment and create your own way to play!Fixes & ImprovementsFixed several quest-related bugs.Removed the forced V-Sync enabled on first launch, which could cause issues for players using NVIDIA RTX graphics cards.Bodies can now be dragged by holding the interaction button.Fixed various visual issues.Fixed an issue where meat could remain on the cutting table Level 2, as well as a bug that could send it flying away.Fixed several save system issues.Special ThanksA huge thanks to DudeBob and Midsubspace from our Discord server fo…
- Endless Mode Update Arrives This Month! - 19 July 2026
A free update is coming to ZOMBUTCHER later this month!We're excited to announce that our next major update is almost here. It will be completely free for all players and introduces new ways to enjoy the game.The update includes:Endless ModeCustom Game Settings to tailor the experience to your own playstyleTo celebrate the upcoming update, ZOMBUTCHER is currently available with 35% OFF. If you've been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, now's your chance!Thank you to everyone who's been playing ZOMBUTCHER and sharing your feedback. Your reports, suggestions, and support help us make the game better with every update! ❤️See you in the butcher shop! 🥩🧟
- Localization Update & Bug Fixes - 18 June 2026
Thank you to everyone who continues to play Zombutcher, report bugs, share feedback, and help us improve the game. We've prepared a new patch focused on fixes, stability improvements, and localization updates! New Features Added European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish language support. Gameplay Improvements The stealth tutorial on the second map is now shown only once. After the Suction Table explodes, players can now collect any organs left from the previous butchering process. Fixed an issue where players could start dragging a corpse before the kill animation had fully finished. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where customers remained on the map after their order had been delivered. Fixed a save/load issue where items taken by customers waiting in line could disappear after loading a save. Fixed a soft lock that could occur when the level-up notification window appeared. Than…
- Fixes & New Save/Load system - 14 June 2026
We can’t rest while players are telling us that something isn’t working properly. So we’re rolling out a new Zombutcher patch with bug fixes and a new save/load system.New FeatureAdded a new save/load system with multiple save slots.Bug FixesNPCs should no longer enter the basement.Fixed an issue where items could disappear from the level 2 refrigerator.
- Inventory & Quest fixes - 13 June 2026
Quest & Progression FixesDelivery and crafting quests are now issued only when the player has access to the required resources and has placed the tables needed to produce those items.Players should no longer receive quests to sell or craft items such as minced meat, goblets, rabbits, or other goods before the required resource is unlocked or the proper production table is available.Inventory & Item FixesFixed an issue where items could disappear from shelves after loading the game.Fixed an issue where blood bottles, minced meat, and other crafted items would not stack properly in the inventory.Settings FixesFixed an issue where the selected language could reset after leaving the settings menu by pressing ESC.Object Interaction FixesFixed an issue where invisible corpses could remain on hooks, preventing players from hanging a new corpse there.We appreciate your reports and feedback. Tha…
- Major patch - 12 June 2026
Thank you to everyone who continues to play Zombutcher, report bugs, share feedback, and help us identify issues more quickly. We’ve reviewed your feedback and prepared a new hotfix.New FeaturesAdded a confirmation window when starting a new game: players will now see an “Are you sure you want to start a new game?” prompt with Yes and No buttons.Added the ability to stack pigs and cows in stacks of 5.Added a “Set all prices to market rates” button.Gameplay & Balance ChangesZombification after each death has been removed.The cost of shelves has been reduced to $100.Experience gained from sales has been increased from 5 to 7.Grinders now operate with 1 piece of meat instead of 2.Experience is now awarded for monster deliveries.Suspicion now increases much less frequently and decreases more rapidly when making sales at the cash register.The reduction in suspicion from sales has been triple…
- First Post-Launch Patch - 12 June 2026
Thank you to everyone who played Zombutcher on launch day, reported bugs, shared feedback, and helped us identify issues. We’ve been reading everything and have already prepared our first hotfix.Fixed:Fixed a bug where the trigger for the “Get to the Butchery” quest wasn't workingRefrigerators can no longer be placed in the basementFixed an issue where auto-saves were not working properly; the game now creates a save after every nightReduced the frequency of floor contaminationReduced the number of police officers on the mapThe order system has been reworked: orders can now be delivered any time before the deadline, rather than only at the exact specified time.The number of customers visiting the store has increased, when refrigerators are emptyIncreased the time it takes for monsters to break down doors from 1 to 3 minutes to improve balance and give the player a larger reaction window…
- ZOMBUTCHER Is Out Now! - 11 June 2026
Hey butchers! The wait is over. ZOMBUTCHER is officially available now on Steam!Run your own monster butcher shop by day, and hunt for fresh ingredients by night in a world where business ethics are more of a suggestion than a rule.After months of development, testing, feedback, and plenty of questionable meat handling practices, we're excited to finally welcome everyone to the full version of the game. What's in the full releaseRun and expand your monster butcher shopHunt dangerous creatures during nighttime expeditionsAvoid patrols and rival threatsCraft bizarre products for monster customersUpgrade your equipment and improve your businessBalance profit, survival, and secrecyThank you to everyone who playtesteed, shared feedback, reported bugs, and supported the project along the way. Your feedback helped shape the game into what it is today.We can't wait to see the shops you build, t…
- ZOMBUTCHER Launches June 11! - 21 May 2026
Hey butchers! We finally have a date. ZOMBUTCHER officially launches on Steam on June 11, 2026!By day, you’ll run your butcher shop, serve hungry monster customers, and expand your business. By night, you’ll head into the streets hunting for fresh stock while avoiding patrols and staying one step ahead of danger.We’ve also released a brand-new trailer showing more of the shop, the hunts, and the strange world of ZOMBUTCHER. What to expectRun and upgrade your own monster butcher shopHunt for ingredients during dangerous nighttime expeditionsAvoid patrols and rivalsCraft bizarre monster-ready productsBalance profits, survival, and questionable business decisionsThanks for following the game and supporting the project so far. We’re excited for everyone to finally experience the full version! Wishlist ZOMBUTCHER on Steam Join our Discord Follow us on X
- Patch 0.3.1 - 30 March 2026
Hey Butchers! Here comes our second demo patch note with the fixes after the demo launch! Added:Added Black Market Merchant (you can find him in the bar and sell illegal items)Implemented necklace craftingImplemented mask craftingFixed:Reworked night visualsReworked price change systemImproved combat systemImproved shop UIMoney models addedFixed NPC death animationFixed NPC calmly walking away after being hit in queuePatrolling cops now respawnCustomers no longer enter the shop when the Closed sign is upFixed refrigerators not registering, causing customers not to enter the shopCorpses are no longer removed if the NPC was killed shortly before nightHooks can no longer be placed on other hooksFixed music pausing during tutorialFixed suction tableFixed wrong direction to tool shop Butchers, if you've already played, we'd appreciate your feedback! Thank you to everyone who has already shar…
- Steam Next Fest – Watch the Devs Play! - 27 February 2026
Hey butchers! Steam Next Fest has been amazing so far. Seeing so many of you jump into the demo and share your feedback means a lot to us, thank you! It’s been incredible to watch the shop come alive.We’ll be going live to play the ZOMBUTCHER demo ourselves on Steam Broadcast.The dev team will be running the shop, heading out into the night, and probably making a few questionable decisions along the way.Just a casual run through the shop and the night streets — showing how we approach things, what usually goes wrong.If you’ve already tried the demo, come hang out. If you haven’t, this is a good chance to see it in action before jumping in!Thanks again for all the support during Next Fest. It really makes a difference!Wishlist ZOMBUTCHER on Steam Join our Discord Follow us on X
- Patch 0.2.1 - 20 February 2026
Hey Butchers! Here comes our first demo patch note with the initial fixes after the demo launch!Fixed:A bug with the Saw TableItems disappearing in the Suction Table after loading a save fileA bug that allowed corpses to be thrown over wallsA bug with the axe disappearing when cutting porkThe display of the required amount of change in GermanMonsters now knock immediately, without delayAdded:New NPC modelsControl tips for all level 2 tablesButchers, if you've already played, we'd appreciate your feedback! Thank you to everyone who has already shared their impressions, and filled out our Google form, your answers are incredibly helpful in keeping us on the right track!
- ZOMBUTCHER Demo Is Now Live! - 20 February 2026
Lock your doors. Sharpen your knives.The ZOMBUTCHER demo is officially live on Steam!!! We’ve been working toward this moment for a long time, and we’re honestly so excited (and a little nervous) to finally put it in your hands. And yes… we’re joining Steam Next Fest from February 23 to March 2.This is your first chance to step into the apron (and rotting shoes) of your favorite undead entrepreneur.Spend your first days and nights as a zombie butcher: Serve customers during the dayPrepare and package your products piece by pieceEncounter monsters with… very specific tastesHunt in the shadows when the sun goes down You can download and play the demo right now from our Steam page: We truly can’t wait to hear what you think! If you enjoy your time in the shop (and the streets), please consider leaving a review on the demo page! It really helps us, especially during Next Fest.Thank you for…
- Butcher by day, people hunter by night - ZOMBUTCHER sounds like a fun but gruesome sim - 6 February 2026
As a butcher you serve people meat, but what if the meat is also people? You can't help it in ZOMBUTCHER, since you're a Zombie. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/butcher-by-day-people-hunter-by-night-zombutcher-sounds-like-a-fun-but-gruesome-sim/
- Dev Update: New Trailer Reveal & Partnering with Loopr Partners - 5 February 2026
Before the sun goes down, we’ve got some big news to share.We’ve just revealed a brand-new ZOMBUTCHER trailer, giving a fresh look at what it really means to run a butcher shop by day… and hunt by night. Stealthy streets, questionable meat sources, monster customers, and a zombie just trying to keep the business afloat.Watch the new trailer here: Alongside the trailer, we’re also happy to announce that we’ve officially teamed up with Loopr Partners to help bring ZOMBUTCHER to more players as development continues. They’ll be supporting us on publishing and marketing as we get closer to launch!If you’re new around here, ZOMBUTCHER is all about balancing two very different jobs:Run your butcher shop during the dayStalk the streets of a creepy Louisiana town at nightAvoid patrols, rival hunters, and unwanted attentionKeep both human and monster customers satisfiedUpgrade your shop, tools,…
- ZOMBUTCHER Devlog: Shop Upgrades, Customers & What’s Next - 26 November 2025
Before you even touch a knife, there’s someone watching… and waiting by your backdoor. Lady-Croc will be one of your regulars - satisfy her hunger, or you might end up on the menu. Running a butcher shop isn’t just about making money - it's also about surviving nights with monster-customersHere's a peek at how you'll slice, pack, and upgrade your way to success.Starter Equipment:Beginners start with the “Good Ending” cutting table.It includes a knife, a cutting board, and a couple of containers for your fresh products.Everything you need to begin slicing your way to success. And take a peek at what’s ready to hit the shelves:Upgrades:If you want to work faster and earn more of course, you’ll need something stronger. Meet the Royal Slasher:1) Three saws for anything from chickens to bull calves (Caution: company is not responsible for what you put on it)2) A rubberized handle so nothing…
- Introducing ZOMBUTCHER – Horror Job Sim and Stealth Action - 16 October 2025
Hello everyone!ODIUS dev team here and today we’re thrilled to finally announce our upcoming game – ZOMBUTCHER!ZOMBUTCHER is a Horror Job Sim and Stealth Action where you run your own butcher shop by day… and hunt for fresh meat at night. Because you’re not just a butcher — you’re a zombie.Run your butcher shop by dayRunning a small-town butcher shop in the backwoods seems easy enough — until you realize you have to manage every detail yourself.Prepare the goods – Every order starts with raw meat. You’ll need to cut it piece by piece, separating parts carefully in a fully interactive process.Pack it up – Wrap and seal each product at your workstation. No sloppy work — your customers expect it neat!Serve the customer – Deliver the finished product and keep your clients happy (and coming back).Hunt and Deliver by nightWhen the sun goes down, your hunger rises.Not every customer will be sa…
