Blood and Bacon vs Elite Dangerous

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

Specification Blood and Bacon Grunge Games Elite Dangerous Frontier Developments
Overview
Release Date February 1, 2016 April 2, 2015
Availability Released Released
Developer BIG Frontier Developments
Publisher Grunge Games Frontier Developments
Age Rating — Teen
Official Site — http://www.elitedangerous.com/
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Casual Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op
Perspective First-person First-person
Average Playtime 3 hours 14 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh
Available On Steam PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, 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 OS: Windows 7, Windows 8 Processor: Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 260 / ATI 4870HD DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended Requirements — OS: Windows 7, Windows 8 Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Supports Oculus Rift and TrackIR
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (477 ratings)
Metacritic — 80 / 100

Blood and Bacon vs Elite Dangerous: which should you buy?

Elite Dangerous offers a richer and more immersive experience with its massive open-world space simulator unlike Blood and Bacon's simpler adventure elements. Elite Dangerous requires significantly higher hardware specs making it less accessible to casual gamers but ideal for those seeking an intense gaming experience on PC.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper?

Blood and Bacon is currently the only available title, with no price information provided for comparison.

What are the minimum system requirements for each game?

For Blood and Bacon: 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. For Elite Dangerous: OS Windows 7, Windows 8; Processor Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) Memory 4 GB RAM Graphics Nvidia GTX 260 / ATI 4870HD DirectX Version 10 Network Broadband Internet connection Storage 25 GB available space.

Which game is better for daily commuting?

Elite Dangerous requires higher hardware specs and a more intense gaming experience, making it less suitable for daily commuting. Blood and Bacon offers simpler gameplay that can be played on lower-end systems.

What is the community rating difference?

The community ratings are different with Elite Dangerous at 3.9 / 5 (477 ratings) compared to Blood and Bacon's 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings), indicating a slightly better reception for Elite Dangerous among players.