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Frightened Beetles

A reflex-based adventure about helping frightened bugs dodge deadly obstacles

Anatoliy Loginovskikh · Released May 11, 2018

AdventureCasualFree To PlayIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 705
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Mar 17, 2018
Minimum PC
HD 4000
1 GB RAM · 0 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Frightened Beetles?

This free, single-player adventure has you uncover what scared the insects and upset a worm.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy switching between running and flying challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you want an adventure lasting more than a few minutes

What players say

92% of 705 reviews are positive

Players praise the hand-drawn art, animation, and humor. A recent reviewer says the green leaf hazards are hard to distinguish from the background.

Screenshots and trailer

Frightened Beetles screenshot 1

Frightened Beetles system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 1 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 10
Processor
2.3 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
15 MB available space
Notes
1080p, 16:9 recommended

Does Frightened Beetles have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Frightened Beetles run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
5
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Frightened Beetles use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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