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Purple Tortoise · Published by Purple Tortoise
Content notice: Top-down arena shooter with stylized combat against non-human enemies (insects/‘bugs’). Frequent blood splatter and combat effects, but no realistic gore or human violence.
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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Two Mechs. One player. And an arena filled with alien bugs. Survive five rounds in the arena to become the new champion.
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Compete as a lone Mech pilot in MechsNBugs' intense arena battles, facing off against swarms of alien insects. Last five rounds to claim the championship title.
About this game
Gear up for the ultimate Mech vs. Bug arena battles!
In the year 2199, Mech gladiator arena fights are held to entertain the masses.
In this fast-paced single player arena shooter, you control two Mechs. One is under your full command. The other fights alongside you – either autonomously or as your remote-controlled gun arm.
Your mission: survive five brutal, randomized rounds in an arena full of alien bugs.
If you win, you're crowned champion.
(But you won’t win.)
Features:
✅ Dual-Mech Gameplay – Control two war machines at once in a unique single-player setup
✅ Skill-Based Bullet Hell Combat – No buffs. No shortcuts. Just reflexes, positioning and target priorization.
✅ Arena-Style Mayhem – Fast, brutal matches where only mastery survives. Every round is a new execution drill. Hesitate once – and it’s over.
Non-Features
❌ XP Farming – No grind. You’re as good as your last run.
❌ Skill Trees – Your brain is the upgrade path.
❌ Unlockables – No skins. No hats. Pure Action.
🏆 Glory awaits. But you won't see it.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or similar
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: WebGL2 compatible Intel UHD 630 / NVIDIA GT 1030 / Radeon R7 240 1 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 400 MB available space
- Sound Card: any
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
🚀 MechsNBugs is Out Now!
Hey Pilots,It’s time.MechsNBugs is officially out now! 🤖🐞After all the chaos, explosions, bug swarms, and your incredible feedback during the demo… the full experience is finally here.What to expect:💥 Fast-paced bullet hell combat🤖 Dual mech gameplay – manage your companion or take full control🐞 Relentless bug swarms (seriously, there are a lot of them)🔫 Skill-based progression – your skill is your upgradeYou’ll be dodging, shooting, panicking, recovering… and then immediately panicking again.Just the way it should be. 😎Play it now:Jump in, survive as long as you can, and become the Champion. (Or… you know… don’t. The bugs are pretty motivated.)Read full article on Community Announcements (Purple Tortoise)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest Full Demo Run + Tips & Secrets
Hey Pilots,We’re officially live for Steam Next Fest! 🚀 (Okay… technically pre-recorded. But let’s pretend it’s live. We all believe in movie magic.)The broadcast gives you:🎮 A look at high-intensity gameplay🤖 Companion mech chaos in action🐞 More bugs than legally recommended💥 Lots of explosions. Obviously.If you’re curious how the demo plays (or just want to watch me almost survive repeatedly), hit play and enjoy the show.And of course: 👉 Try the demo yourself right after.See you in the arena.Read full article on Community Announcements (Purple Tortoise)Patch NotesOfficial
🛠️ Demo Update v1.04 – Clarity, Chaos & Feedback Applied
Hey Pilots,Yes, another update. Yes, it’s based on your feedback. And yes, I think this one makes things click a lot better. 👀🎓 Clearer onboarding (without over-explaining)I’ve added dedicated tutorial screens to better explain core mechanics and simplified the in-game tutorial itself.The big goal here:🔘 Right click = deal with big, tanky threats🤖 Let the companion mech handle the small bug hordes on autopilotPlayers weren’t always sure when and why switching between left and right click mattered — this should make that much clearer.⚖️ Balancing changes🔧 More repair kits between rounds Slightly less punishing, especially early on.🟣 Sentinel Bug now has 50% more HP This makes manual aiming with right click feel necessary, not optional — especially in early rounds.🧪 Larger acid splash hitboxes after Sentinel death Less forgiving, but much clearer. If it hurts, you’ll know why.🎮 Controller improvements🕹️ Steam Input fallback updated to match the standard twin-stick shooter layout.Huge thanks to BlackjackGT and Tyrian Mollusk for their detailed and thoughtful feedback — it directly shaped this update. 🙌Try it out, break it, tell us what still feels weird. I’ll be listening.Read full article on Community Announcements (Purple Tortoise)Patch NotesOfficial
🎧 Demo Update v1.03 – New Music, Clearer Tutorial
Hey Pilots,Demo v1.03 is live — just in time for upcoming Next Fest! 🚀 This one focuses on two big quality-of-life upgrades:What’s new:🎶 Completely new soundtrack Louder, heavier, and built to survive massive bug infestations.🧭 Reworked tutorial UI Hopefully conveys the "click right to shoot with companion mech" betterAs always, thanks for all the feedback so far. Now crank up the volume, enjoy the new background music and try not to die round 1 😎Read full article on Community Announcements (Purple Tortoise)Patch NotesOfficial
⚙️ Demo Update v1.02 – Shiny Pickups
Hey Pilots,Small update today — but it’s got extra sparkle! ✨I've added:🔧 Animated Repair Kits – they now glow like they really want to be picked up.🔫 Weapon Upgrade Animations & Effects – because upgrades should look as good as they feel.💥 Pickup Particles – every grab now comes with a satisfying burst of shiny bits.It’s a small visual update, but it makes every pickup just a little more exciting.Keep blasting, keep collecting, and keep killing those 🪲🪲🪲Read full article on Community Announcements (Purple Tortoise)
