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Is Bad Caterpillar worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade-action fans who want repeated combat against waves of enemies
- Players who enjoy collecting weapons and power-ups during action games
- High-score competitors who want to compare scores with players worldwide
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a slower-paced experience may find its continuous combat a poor match.
- Those seeking varied activities beyond fighting, pickups, and high-score competition may find the gameplay narrow.
- Players looking for quests, crafting, or story-driven progression may prefer a game built around those activities.
Our take on Bad Caterpillar
Its focus on continuous arcade combat keeps the activity centered on fighting waves, collecting pickups, and chasing scores. That leaves little room for the broader activities found in games built around quests, crafting, or varied modes.
What is Bad Caterpillar?
Bad Caterpillar is a 2D retro action game about defending against waves of giant insects.
Players head to a ship, operate its lasers, and fight caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and other insects. The gameplay centers on continuous combat, collecting weapons and power-ups, and trying to earn a high score. The game frames the fight as a defense of the galaxy and humanity against the invading swarms. Its stated competition is for high-score bragging rights against players around the world.
How Bad Caterpillar plays
- 01Weapon pickups
- Weapons and power-ups can be collected during fights against insect hordes.
- 02Global high scores
- Players compete for high scores against people around the world.
- 03Laser combat
- The player operates lasers from a ship while defending against giant insects.
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Bad Caterpillar: platforms & release
Is Bad Caterpillar worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade-action fans who want repeated combat against waves of enemies. Skip it if: players looking for a slower-paced experience may find its continuous combat a poor match.
Where can I download Bad Caterpillar?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Bad Caterpillar's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Bad Caterpillar on?
Windows only.
