Cosmic Bugs

November 11, 2004 Retro64, Inc. PopCap Games
Puzzle Strategy
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Cosmic Bugs (previously titled Cosmo Bots) is an action-puzzle PC game developed by Retro64. The game was initially released on November 11, 2004, and later republished through PopCap Games in 2007, rebranded as Cosmic Bugs. It was available for download until the client shut down in 2013.
Storyline

Creepy little bugs have infested your space station! It’s time to get out your drill and fix the damage- and maybe take a few bugs out along the way!
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Release Date November 11, 2004
Developer Retro64, Inc.
Publisher PopCap Games
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Science fiction