August 12, 2026 Update
We have compressed the font data and other in-game data, reducing the storage space required for installation and improving stability.
Become a nanomachine and defend the human body from viruses and bacteria! How long you can live depends on your efforts.
| App ID | 2908820 |
|---|---|
| App type | Game |
| Developer | Matsusoft |
| Publisher | SQOOL |
| Release date | 2026-02-18 03:10 UTC |
| Release state | released |
| Controller support | full |
| Localized names | japanese ウイルスハンター schinese 病毒猎手 tchinese 病毒獵手 |
| Store page | store.steampowered.com/app/2908820 |
| Last store refresh | 4 hours ago |
| # | Executable | Arguments | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | VirusHunter.exe |
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| Date | Price | Regular | Discount |
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| 2026-09-11 21:59 UTC | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| DLC | AppID | Release | Price |
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| Branch | Build ID | Description | Updated | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| public | 24685528 | 2026-09-01 05:52 UTC |
| Depot | Name | OS | Size | Download | Public manifest | Notes |
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| 2908821 | 383.24 MB | 92.45 MB | 8995474520443028890 |
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| Build ID | Branch | Updated | First seen |
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| 24685528 | public | 2026-09-01 05:52 UTC | 4 hours ago |
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We have compressed the font data and other in-game data, reducing the storage space required for installation and improving stability.
Virus Hunter will reach six months since its release on August 18. To celebrate our half-year anniversary, we're holding a 50% off sale for 14 days, starting at 2:00 AM JST on August 18, 2026.Don't miss this chance to pick it up.Add it to your wishlist to get notified when the sale begins.
Description: Fixed a bug where the gold balance would display as a negative value after earning a large amount of gold at once.
The following updates have been applied: Improved overall stability Fixed a bug where the game would freeze when death and level-up occurred at the same time Enhanced death animation effects Added sound effects for taking damage Adjusted UI so that recipe-related weapons are shown on level-up Adjusted positions and colors of some buttons Fixed numerous other minor bugs
Acquisition range expansion not being applied correctly in some environments Invalid recipe weapons being displayed HP recovery values not working correctly Some recipe icons being displayed incorrectly Weapon size increase upgrade effects not being applied correctly Gold acquisition amount being too low Other minor bugs
To coincide with the official launch, we have created a Synthesis Weapon Recipe Menu.You can view it within the game, but feel free to download and use it as needed.
Today, February 19, 2026, Virus Hunter has officially launched.Players who purchased the Early Access version can play the full release version without any additional purchase.In the full release, all weapons and stages that were previously restricted in Early Access have been unlocked.We have also implemented the new “Synthesis Weapon” system, which allows players to obtain powerful combined weapons by leveling up specific weapon combinations, as well as a feature that lets you enhance your base stats using in-game coins.Virus Hunter was developed with the goal of delivering simple controls a
We are excited to announce that we will be showcasing a special demo of "Virus Hunter" at Tokyo Game Dungeon 9, which will be held in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo on August 3, 2025.This demo version for the event includes the new "Weapon Synthesis" feature. You can combine existing weapons to create more powerful ones, making the gameplay even more exhilarating.Tokyo Game Dungeon is a highly popular indie game exhibition that has been running since it was first held in August 2022.If you are attending the event, please be sure to visit us at booth 4P-6.We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you for your patience! This update introduces five new weapons: 1. Vaccine Bomb https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/45272457/54b5aa982172705f28c6b348e6cc8e952c94e113.jpg A holy bomb that scatters vaccine-filled projectiles and creates damage zones. 2. Shotgun https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/45272457/5b3765d3cd814189d551fde7fd40c540d983ec62.jpg Fires powerful bullets in a fan-shaped spread toward the front. 3. Bullet Rain https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/45272457/e0b0e198d9e33de258c44513d8237702fbe1a7f0.jpg Rains bullets across the entire screen like a storm. 4
On May 4, 2025, Virus Hunter will be showcased at Tokyo Game Dungeon 8, held in Hamamatsuchō, Tokyo. Tokyo Game Dungeon is a popular indie game exhibition that has been attracting attention since its first event in August 2022. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by Booth 3P-10 and check out the special demo version! We look forward to seeing you there!
We’d like to share our plans for future updates to Virus Hunter. We are currently working hard toward completing the full version by the end of June. • New weapons • Additional stages and story content • Other exciting features to enhance the gameplay (please look forward to it!) Development is progressing smoothly with a focus on these areas. There’s been a brief gap between updates, but we’re doing our best to bring you a more powerful Virus Hunter. Thank you for your patience! We truly appreciate your continued support.
Thank you for your patience! With this update, Virus Hunter now supports cloud saves. This means you can transfer your save data even if you change your computer or reinstall the game. We will continue expanding the game's content, so please look forward to future updates!
Thank you for playing Virus Hunter! Due to content expansion, we have implemented a slight price increase. The price may be adjusted further in the future based on the progress of development, and we appreciate your understanding. Once you purchase the game, you can continue playing it indefinitely. If you haven't purchased it yet, we encourage you to consider buying it at a time that suits you. For those who have already purchased the game, please look forward to future expansions! Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your ongoing enthusiasm for Virus Hunter!
The following updates have been implemented: Added two new weapons Added Stage 3 Added a new mid-boss Adjusted sound effects (SE) Adjusted enemy spawn algorithm Additionally, several bugs have been fixed.
The update and fixes are as follows: Changed the sound effect (SE) for hits Reduced overlapping SE playback Increased BGM playback priority Added two new weapons Additionally, several minor bugs have been fixed.
Full appinfo as delivered by Steam PICS, changenumber 38497002. Also at /api/app/2908820/raw.
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