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Thank you to everyone who continues to play Zombutcher, report bugs, share feedback, and help us improve the game. We've prepared a new patch focused on fixes, stability improvements, and localization updates!
Added European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Turkish language support.
The stealth tutorial on the second map is now shown only once.
After the Suction Table explodes, players can now collect any organs left from the previous butchering process.
Fixed an issue where players could start dragging a corpse before the kill animation had fully finished.
Fixed an issue where customers remained on the map after their order had been delivered.
Fixed a save/load issue where items taken by customers waiting in line could disappear after loading a save.
Fixed a soft lock that could occur when the level-up notification window appeared.
Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Your reports help us improve Zombutcher with every update. More fixes and improvements are already in development. 🧟♂️❤️
We can’t rest while players are telling us that something isn’t working properly. So we’re rolling out a new Zombutcher patch with bug fixes and a new save/load system.
Added a new save/load system with multiple save slots.
NPCs should no longer enter the basement.
Fixed an issue where items could disappear from the level 2 refrigerator.
Delivery and crafting quests are now issued only when the player has access to the required resources and has placed the tables needed to produce those items.
Players should no longer receive quests to sell or craft items such as minced meat, goblets, rabbits, or other goods before the required resource is unlocked or the proper production table is available.
Fixed an issue where items could disappear from shelves after loading the game.
Fixed an issue where blood bottles, minced meat, and other crafted items would not stack properly in the inventory.
Fixed an issue where the selected language could reset after leaving the settings menu by pressing ESC.
Fixed an issue where invisible corpses could remain on hooks, preventing players from hanging a new corpse there.
We appreciate your reports and feedback. Thank you for helping us find these issues faster — we’ll continue working on further fixes and improvements for Zombutcher.
Thank you to everyone who continues to play Zombutcher, report bugs, share feedback, and help us identify issues more quickly. We’ve reviewed your feedback and prepared a new hotfix.
Added a confirmation window when starting a new game: players will now see an “Are you sure you want to start a new game?” prompt with Yes and No buttons.
Added the ability to stack pigs and cows in stacks of 5.
Added a “Set all prices to market rates” button.
Zombification after each death has been removed.
The cost of shelves has been reduced to $100.
Experience gained from sales has been increased from 5 to 7.
Grinders now operate with 1 piece of meat instead of 2.
Experience is now awarded for monster deliveries.
Suspicion now increases much less frequently and decreases more rapidly when making sales at the cash register.
The reduction in suspicion from sales has been tripled.
The suspicion meter has been further adjusted and now decreases at a much more consistent rate.
Prices are now adjusted for some items rather than all at once, making price changes easier to manage.
The suction table now breaks much less frequently.
Movement speed while carrying corpses has been increased.
Eating a brain after killing a target now leaves the skull in the head.
Customers can now enter the store expansion area if refrigerators are placed there.
The mop now works correctly: 1 click = 1 swipe.
Police officers can no longer see murders through closed shutters.
Fixed a freeze on the cleaning-store pop-up if the player was holding something or performing an action at that moment.
Fixed the necklace crafting.
Fixed a situation where a monster could appear in the basement immediately after it was opened and kill the player without giving them a chance to react.
Fixed an issue where rabbits would scatter when purchasing more than 1 item.
Fixed a situation where the player could get stuck after climbing up to the bartender and sitting down.
Fixed an issue where people waiting for an order would not appear on the second map.
We appreciate all your feedback and will continue working on improvements and fixes. Thank you for playing Zombutcher. Please keep sharing your feedback — we’re listening and are already working on the next updates. 🧟♂️❤️
Fixed a bug where the trigger for the “Get to the Butchery” quest wasn't working
Refrigerators can no longer be placed in the basement
Fixed an issue where auto-saves were not working properly; the game now creates a save after every night
Reduced the frequency of floor contamination
Reduced the number of police officers on the map
The order system has been reworked: orders can now be delivered any time before the deadline, rather than only at the exact specified time.
The number of customers visiting the store has increased, when refrigerators are empty
Increased the time it takes for monsters to break down doors from 1 to 3 minutes to improve balance and give the player a larger reaction window.
Opening the journal (O key) now pauses the game.
Temporarily disabled the ability for monsters to order the item “Voodoo Necklace”. We need some time to fix the crafting process for this item.
Minor map changes to improve the experience of completing the second quest after the tutorial.
Occasional map glitches
We appreciate all your feedback and will continue working on improvements and fixes. Thanks for playing!
Hey butchers!
The wait is over. ZOMBUTCHER is officially available now on Steam!
Run your own monster butcher shop by day, and hunt for fresh ingredients by night in a world where business ethics are more of a suggestion than a rule.
After months of development, testing, feedback, and plenty of questionable meat handling practices, we're excited to finally welcome everyone to the full version of the game.
Run and expand your monster butcher shop
Hunt dangerous creatures during nighttime expeditions
Avoid patrols and rival threats
Craft bizarre products for monster customers
Upgrade your equipment and improve your business
Balance profit, survival, and secrecy
Thank you to everyone who playtesteed, shared feedback, reported bugs, and supported the project along the way. Your feedback helped shape the game into what it is today.
We can't wait to see the shops you build, the monsters you hunt, and the creative ways you manage to stay in business.
See you behind the counter, butchers!
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Hey butchers!
We finally have a date. ZOMBUTCHER officially launches on Steam on June 11, 2026!
By day, you’ll run your butcher shop, serve hungry monster customers, and expand your business. By night, you’ll head into the streets hunting for fresh stock while avoiding patrols and staying one step ahead of danger.
We’ve also released a brand-new trailer showing more of the shop, the hunts, and the strange world of ZOMBUTCHER.
Run and upgrade your own monster butcher shop
Hunt for ingredients during dangerous nighttime expeditions
Avoid patrols and rivals
Craft bizarre monster-ready products
Balance profits, survival, and questionable business decisions
Thanks for following the game and supporting the project so far. We’re excited for everyone to finally experience the full version!
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Added Black Market Merchant (you can find him in the bar and sell illegal items)
Implemented necklace crafting
Implemented mask crafting
Reworked night visuals
Reworked price change system
Improved combat system
Improved shop UI
Money models added
Fixed NPC death animation
Fixed NPC calmly walking away after being hit in queue
Patrolling cops now respawn
Customers no longer enter the shop when the Closed sign is up
Fixed refrigerators not registering, causing customers not to enter the shop
Corpses are no longer removed if the NPC was killed shortly before night
Hooks can no longer be placed on other hooks
Fixed music pausing during tutorial
Fixed suction table
Fixed wrong direction to tool shop
Hey butchers! Steam Next Fest has been amazing so far. Seeing so many of you jump into the demo and share your feedback means a lot to us, thank you! It’s been incredible to watch the shop come alive.
We’ll be going live to play the ZOMBUTCHER demo ourselves on Steam Broadcast.
The dev team will be running the shop, heading out into the night, and probably making a few questionable decisions along the way.
Just a casual run through the shop and the night streets — showing how we approach things, what usually goes wrong.
If you’ve already tried the demo, come hang out. If you haven’t, this is a good chance to see it in action before jumping in!
Thanks again for all the support during Next Fest. It really makes a difference!
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Hey Butchers! Here comes our first demo patch note with the initial fixes after the demo launch!
A bug with the Saw Table
Items disappearing in the Suction Table after loading a save file
A bug that allowed corpses to be thrown over walls
A bug with the axe disappearing when cutting pork
The display of the required amount of change in German
Monsters now knock immediately, without delay
New NPC models
Control tips for all level 2 tables
Butchers, if you've already played, we'd appreciate your feedback!
Thank you to everyone who has already shared their impressions, and filled out our Google form, your answers are incredibly helpful in keeping us on the right track!
Lock your doors. Sharpen your knives.
The ZOMBUTCHER demo is officially live on Steam!!!
We’ve been working toward this moment for a long time, and we’re honestly so excited (and a little nervous) to finally put it in your hands.
And yes… we’re joining Steam Next Fest from February 23 to March 2.
This is your first chance to step into the apron (and rotting shoes) of your favorite undead entrepreneur.
Spend your first days and nights as a zombie butcher:
Serve customers during the day
Prepare and package your products piece by piece
Encounter monsters with… very specific tastes
Hunt in the shadows when the sun goes down
You can download and play the demo right now from our Steam page:
We truly can’t wait to hear what you think! If you enjoy your time in the shop (and the streets), please consider leaving a review on the demo page! It really helps us, especially during Next Fest.
Thank you for all the support so far.
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More updates are coming soon.
See you in the basement.
Before the sun goes down, we’ve got some big news to share.
We’ve just revealed a brand-new ZOMBUTCHER trailer, giving a fresh look at what it really means to run a butcher shop by day… and hunt by night. Stealthy streets, questionable meat sources, monster customers, and a zombie just trying to keep the business afloat.
Watch the new trailer here:
Alongside the trailer, we’re also happy to announce that we’ve officially teamed up with Loopr Partners to help bring ZOMBUTCHER to more players as development continues. They’ll be supporting us on publishing and marketing as we get closer to launch!
If you’re new around here, ZOMBUTCHER is all about balancing two very different jobs:
Run your butcher shop during the day
Stalk the streets of a creepy Louisiana town at night
Avoid patrols, rival hunters, and unwanted attention
Keep both human and monster customers satisfied
Upgrade your shop, tools, and even your own zombie body
Yes, you can swap limbs. Yes, it helps.
We’ll also be making our public demo available during February Steam Next Fest, so this is your chance to experience undead entrepreneurship for yourself.
Thank you for all the support so far. Wishlists, feedback, and comments genuinely help more than you might think!
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More updates are coming soon. Just… lock your doors at night.
Lady-Croc will be one of your regulars - satisfy her hunger, or you might end up on the menu. Running a butcher shop isn’t just about making money - it's also about surviving nights with monster-customers
Beginners start with the “Good Ending” cutting table.
It includes a knife, a cutting board, and a couple of containers for your fresh products.
Everything you need to begin slicing your way to success. And take a peek at what’s ready to hit the shelves:
If you want to work faster and earn more of course, you’ll need something stronger. Meet the Royal Slasher:
1) Three saws for anything from chickens to bull calves (Caution: company is not responsible for what you put on it)
2) A rubberized handle so nothing slips at the worst possible moment
3) A built-in conveyor to automatically send carcasses to the product bin
Two options - from simple to absolutely overkill:
Mr. Packager - toss goods in, seal, done.
Zapacker 3000 - the pro-grade packing line that works at the speed of Uncle Sam’s 12mm Browning.
It’s not just about making money – you’ve got costs too. New tables, some consumables, and weekly city taxes eat into your profits. The more you sell, the more taxes you pay. But clever management keeps you in the black.
We are happy to announce that on 28th of November we will start a closed playtest - if you want to participate, please sign up to it on our store page, by clicking “Request Access» button
Your support means the world to us!
Hello everyone!
ODIUS dev team here and today we’re thrilled to finally announce our upcoming game – ZOMBUTCHER!
ZOMBUTCHER is a Horror Job Sim and Stealth Action where you run your own butcher shop by day… and hunt for fresh meat at night. Because you’re not just a butcher — you’re a zombie.
Running a small-town butcher shop in the backwoods seems easy enough — until you realize you have to manage every detail yourself.
Prepare the goods – Every order starts with raw meat. You’ll need to cut it piece by piece, separating parts carefully in a fully interactive process.
Pack it up – Wrap and seal each product at your workstation. No sloppy work — your customers expect it neat!
Serve the customer – Deliver the finished product and keep your clients happy (and coming back).
When the sun goes down, your hunger rises.
Not every customer will be satisfied… and sometimes, the best way to solve a complaint is to turn the complainer into the product.
But remember – stay low, stay quiet, and make sure no one sees what you really are.
At night, your dark side awakes:
Hunt humans – stay in the shadows. You’re weak, so strike from behind and make sure no one’s watching.
Harvest them for raw materials – hungry? Eat a brain. Need stock for the shop? Drag them down to the basement.
Butcher them to prepare premium cuts – lay them on the table and craft your next “special.”
Sell “special” goods to monsters who know where to look – fulfill their twisted requests… or face the consequences
Deliver “daystuff” for night purchase – Not only hunger makes you go out from your basement but night-call customers too. Well, let’s mix business with pleasure
Ah, I almost forgot… DO NOT FORGET TO EAT BRAINS or you’ll become a real zombie. You know, stinky, loitering around, muttering about brains… Trying to eat someone without control… And your parts will rote… Don’t make me be your mom. Eat at the time.
ZOMBUTCHER is planned to release in the first half of 2026. Until then – make sure to wishlist the game so you don’t miss future updates!
If you’d like to see more behind-the-scenes content or take part in upcoming demo testing, join our community on Discord
Would you survive in a world where you are the monster? Stay tuned - the hunt has just begun…
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