Bashtronaut

About this game

Step into the shoes of a new employee at the “pest control” megacorp known as Invader-Be-Gone, Inc. in the arena-based, action experience, Bashtronaut.
Employee ED-870 is a Junior Eradicator, and he is attempting something that to his knowledge hasn’t been achieved in ten years at the company: get promoted. It’s not that the opportunities aren’t available for employees in the Eradicators Division, it’s just that every single one has died on the job or quit.



IBG’s green initiative, “Oh no, Ozone!” explicitly restricts any use of Rayguns, Phaser Phlashes, Blaster Rifles, Beam Bangs, and all other contaminant-generating weaponry. Eradicators uphold this vital company value by utilizing low-tech, blunted weaponry when dispatched into the field for a Removal.




A recent internal study found a 95% employee death rate in the Eradicators Division. It’s just a number though. And, it could be worse. The Proofers Division has a 98% rate. What these rates really represent is opportunity.Square up against increasingly hostile invading forces in unique combat encounters all while completing multiple client contracts. Exceptional performances in the field are rewarded with a bonus in company credits which can be used to purchase company-approved upgrades that are sure to make you a more competent Eradicator.




There’s much a new Eradicator must learn, but luckily, you have been taken under the wing of a company legend. Heeding the advice of your mentor, Senior Eradicator ED-575, will be your quickest path to success.




An employee Performance Appraisal follows the fulfillment of any client contract. Management wants all of its employees to succeed and will incentivize exceptional performance. Remember, Management cares, which is why words of inspiration from Management are sent directly to Eradicators when they consume company-approved performance-enhancing products in the field.

Latest news

• Patch Notes·12 May 2025Official

  Update for May, 12, 2025

  🔥 BASHTRONAUT - "TERMINATION PROTOCOL UPDATE" 🔥 "Attention, Employee # REDACTED: Unauthorized use of debug commands is now grounds for immediate dismissal. Per company policy." That's right, maggot—Invader B Gone Extermination Solutions, Inc. has reluctantly patched out the "K for KILL" debug function after "several regrettable workplace incidents" (read: you kept pressing it and dying). ✧ OFFICIAL PATCH NOTES (CLEARANCE LEVEL: LOOSELIP) ✧ REMOVED the "K-YOURSELF" debug shortcut ("It was a feature, not a bug!" – Senior Dev, now fired). ADDED a sternly worded HR Violation pop-up if you still try to press K ("IBG, Inc. does not condone self-termination. Please report to the company therapist (fee: 500 credits)."). OPTIMIZED existential dread in Break Room #3 (vending machine now takes 2 fewer frames to reject your currency). ⚡ WHY THIS MATTERS: The Board has generously classified this as a "quality-of-life improvement" (instead of a "cover-up of gross incompetence"). Your survivability metrics just went up by 0.03%! (Mandatory overtime still applies.) ⚠️ FINAL WARNING: Next unauthorized debug function discovered will result in mandatory sensitivity training (and/or being spaced). Now get back to work. The aliens won’t Bashtronaut themselves. (But you still will, if you keep pressing random keys.)
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• Patch Notes·1 Dec 2024Official

  Update Notes for Dec 1

  🚀 New Update Live! 🚀 We’ve been hard at work, and the latest update is here with tons of exciting new content and fixes to enhance your experience! Here’s what’s new: 🛡️ New Enemies! With unique abilities and unpredictable tactics, these enemies will push your skills to the limit! 🎁 New Items! Equip yourself with the latest company issued equipment that may or may not be of great benefit on the job! ⚙️ Misc Bug Fixes! Alien bugs, software bugs, bash em all! Thanks for your continued support, and as always, keep sending us your feedback. Stay tuned for more updates, and happy Bashing!
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• Patch Notes·16 Aug 2024Official

  Minor Bug Fix, Aug 17

  Fixed issue where incorrect end of level dialog would play sometimes.
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• Announcements·2 Oct 2023Official

  Coming to Steam Deck

  Do you ever wish you could just bash a bunch of space invaders with a wrench while waiting for your bus, or while you’re on a train or a plane? No? Just us? Well, on the off chance that you do, we’re working hard on getting our new space-invader beat-em-up game, Bashtronaut, verified on Steam Deck for all of your future hack-and-bash pleasures. We’ve checked all the boxes on our end and internal tests have seen the game running very smoothly on a Deck. Now, we’re awaiting word from Steam on whether or not we’re going to get that verified badge! Development on Bashtronaut is nearly complete, and it is our goal to be able to get it into your hands, no matter where you are. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44500189/0b5c289304afb9baffb9c04aaf43885337b3a8f1.png
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