Alan Wake vs Blood and Bacon

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Alan Wake vs Blood and Bacon — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Alan Wake Microsoft Studios, THQ Nordic, Remedy Entertainment Blood and Bacon Grunge Games
Overview
Release Date May 14, 2010 February 1, 2016
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Teen
Developer Remedy Entertainment BIG
Publisher Microsoft Studios, THQ Nordic, Remedy Entertainment Grunge Games
Official Site http://www.alanwake.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Shooter, Adventure Action, Adventure, Casual
Game Modes Single-player Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer
Perspective Third-person First-person
Average Playtime 5 hours 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, Xbox PC
Available On Xbox Store, GOG, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Epic Games Store Steam
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP SP2 Processor: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and up Processor: 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 Minimum Memory: 600 MB RAM Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, Direct3D , Hardware Acceleration DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 300 MB available space Sound Card: Sound Card is Required or Virtual Sound Card Additional Notes: Supports Multiple Resolutions and AA Settings
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 7 Processor: Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM DirectX®: 10 Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 83 / 100
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (2,296 ratings) 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings)

Alan Wake vs Blood and Bacon: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a mature single-player experience with strong graphics and a well-established developer, Alan Wake is the better choice despite its higher price point. At 83/100 on Metacritic and a 4.1/5 community rating from 2,296 players, it offers more than matches Blood and Bacon in quality. Alan Wake runs on PC and Xbox with a minimum OS requirement of Windows XP SP2 and a recommended Windows 7 system, while Blood and Bacon only supports PC via Steam and requires Windows Vista or higher. Alan Wake has a significantly longer average playtime of 5 hours compared to Blood and Bacon’s 3 hours, and supports Xbox 360, Xbox Store, GOG, Steam, and Epic Games Store—far more platforms than Blood and Bacon’s single Steam availability. Blood and Bacon is cheaper, but only for those with older hardware like Windows Vista and under 600 MB RAM, which most modern Filipinos do not have. Alan Wake’s broader platform support, higher performance specs, and stronger developer reputation make it more practical for serious gamers, while Blood and Bacon lacks accessibility and depth for most current systems. Choose Alan Wake for a richer experience and wider compatibility, or Blood and Bacon only if you have outdated devices and prioritize cost over features.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper for a Filipino buyer with modern hardware?

Blood and Bacon is cheaper, but only for those with Windows Vista or higher and under 600 MB RAM, which most modern Filipinos do not have.

Which game has better performance for current PCs?

Alan Wake has better performance, requiring Windows 7 or higher, quad-core processor, 4 GB RAM, and DirectX 10 compatible graphics, while Blood and Bacon only needs Windows Vista or higher and 600 MB RAM.

Which game offers more platforms to play on?

Alan Wake runs on PC and Xbox with support from Xbox Store, GOG, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, and Epic Games Store, while Blood and Bacon is only available on Steam.

Which game has a better community rating?

Alan Wake has a 4.1/5 community rating from 2,296 ratings, while Blood and Bacon has a 3.1/5 rating from 115 ratings.