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Just fixed a problem with our last build that was affecting mouse controls.
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Bad Caterpillar
Also known as Bad Caterpillar, bad caterpillar, bad-caterpillar
Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.
Last update
19 May 2026
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Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
- January 2023
- v2.11 UpdateLarger UI on player select screen. Any gameplad works for controlling any menus. Fixed bug where you couldn't start new games with the mouse from the game over screen. Update spider spawn sound.
- December 2022
- V2.1 Update Notes - Updates for Steam Deck playabilityLarger text for in-game quotes. Larger instructions on game start. Added game start quotes. Added artwork for Steam Deck library. Updated CRT filter. Updated version of MonoGame used. Improved error logging.
- April 2021
- We just released a large update to Bad Caterpillar to add some new cool features you've been asking for and to clean up a few items we felt needed improvement. Full list below... Animated level blocks. Some level blocks…Store
- December 2019
- Bad Caterpillar v1.5We released a small update to Bad Caterpillar yesterday to address an annoying bug that hangs the game when you exit and a few other minor tweaks. Fix bug where game continues to run in the background after exiting. Wid…
- February 2017
- Price Increase to $1.99I want to first of all thank everyone who has bought the game at the original $1 price point or during one of the sales. It is much appreciated. I think most of you will realize the great value Bad Caterpillar is at tha…
- Price Increase to $1.99I want to first of all thank everyone who has bought the game at the original $1 price point or during one of the sales. It is much appreciated. I think most of you will realize the great value Bad Caterpillar is at tha…
- December 2016
- CRT Mode in latest updateWe just uploaded an update that adds a "CRT Mode" option under the Options screen. This gives Bad Caterpillar the look of playing it on a classic arcade / console. I think you guys and gals will enjoy it. And if there a…
- CRT Mode in latest updateWe just uploaded an update that adds a "CRT Mode" option under the Options screen. This gives Bad Caterpillar the look of playing it on a classic arcade / console. I think you guys and gals will enjoy it. And if there a…
- October 2016
- Bad Caterpillar 1.2Released a small update to Bad Caterpillar today... - Options can now be accessed from the in-game pause menu. - Fixed a bug with scorpions hitting blocks multiple times or going through blocks instead of turning around…
- Bad Caterpillar 1.2Released a small update to Bad Caterpillar today... - Options can now be accessed from the in-game pause menu. - Fixed a bug with scorpions hitting blocks multiple times or going through blocks instead of turning around…
- Bad Caterpillar 1.1Just letting everyone know we released an update to Bad Caterpillar early yesterday that added several new options to the menu screen based on user feedback received so far. 1. Option to turn off side art. 2. Option to…
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