Bugsnax

Bugsnax is an adventure video game developed by Young Horses and published by Epic Games. It was released in November 2020 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game is set on Snaktooth Island, a mysterious land inhabited by half-bug, half-snack creatures known as Bugsnax.

Players take on the role of a journalist who travels to Snaktooth Island to investigate the disappearance of explorer Elizabert Megafig, who documented the island and its unique inhabitants. Upon arriving, the player discovers that the island's Grumpuses, sentient furry creatures, have been living in disarray and are struggling with dwindling food supplies. The main gameplay loop involves capturing various types of Bugsnax using a variety of tools and traps. These Bugsnax have unique behaviors and can be lured or cornered.

As players capture Bugsnax, they can feed them to the Grumpuses, which causes the Grumpuses to transform, gaining body parts from the Bugsnax they consume. This mechanic plays a central role in solving puzzles and progressing through the game. The narrative unfolds as the player helps the Grumpuses rebuild their community, uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island, and ultimately find Elizabert. The game blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and creature-capturing mechanics with a whimsical yet occasionally unsettling story.