Blood and Bacon vs Dead Cells

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

Specification Blood and Bacon Grunge Games Dead Cells Plug In Digital, Playdigious, Motion Twin
Overview
Release Date February 1, 2016 August 7, 2018
Availability Released Released
Developer BIG Plug In Digital, Playdigious, Motion Twin
Publisher Grunge Games Plug In Digital, Playdigious, Motion Twin
Age Rating Teen
Official Site https://dead-cells.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Casual Action, RPG, Indie, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective First-person 2D
Average Playtime 3 hours 10 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo
Available On Steam Steam, GOG, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, itch.io, App Store, Epic Games Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements 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 7 / 8 / 10Processor: Intel i5+Memory: 4 GB RAMGraphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or betterStorage: 500 MB available spaceMouse, KeyboardAdditional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) 4.2 / 5 (1,744 ratings)
Metacritic 88 / 100

Blood and Bacon vs Dead Cells: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer seeking a budget-friendly, accessible experience with minimal hardware demands, Blood and Bacon is the better choice. It costs 699 pesos on Steam and runs on Windows Vista to Windows 8 and up with only 600 MB RAM and a 1.2 GHz Pentium 4—ideal for casual play. Dead Cells, at 1,299 pesos, offers far more power with an Intel i5+ processor, 4 GB RAM, and 500 MB storage, but requires stronger systems upgrade from various platforms. Dead Cells excels in gameplay depth with 10-hour playtime and broad platform support, but Blood and Bacon matches its core action with simpler specs and a lower price. For daily commuting or casual sessions, Blood and Bacon’s practicality wins. Dead Cells is better for players wanting intense, long-term challenges on high-end systems. Neither is cheaper than the other, but Blood and Bacon delivers more value for everyday use.

Frequently asked questions

Which game costs less in Philippine pesos?

Blood and Bacon costs 699 pesos, while Dead Cells costs 1,299 pesos.

Which game runs on older hardware?

Blood and Bacon runs on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and up, whereas Dead Cells requires Intel i5+.

Which game offers longer playtime?

Dead Cells offers 10 hours of playtime, while Blood and Bacon offers 3 hours.

Which game has broader platform availability?

Dead Cells is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo, while Blood and Bacon is only on PC via Steam.