Blood and Bacon vs Gauntlet Slayer Edition

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

Specification Blood and Bacon Grunge Games Gauntlet Slayer Edition Warner Bros. Interactive
Overview
Release Date February 1, 2016 September 23, 2014
Availability Released Released
Developer BIG Arrowhead Game Studios
Publisher Grunge Games Warner Bros. Interactive
Official Site http://www.gauntlet.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Casual Action, Adventure, RPG
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op, Split-screen
Perspective First-person Top-down, Isometric
Average Playtime 3 hours 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation
Available On Steam Steam
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 Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT DirectX: Version 10 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 DirectX: Version 10 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) 3.5 / 5 (143 ratings)
Metacritic 70 / 100

Blood and Bacon vs Gauntlet Slayer Edition: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a budget-friendly, accessible gaming experience, Blood and Bacon is the better choice. It costs nothing more than the price of a PC game on Steam—no additional cost beyond the standard platform fee—while Gauntlet Slayer Edition requires a higher minimum budget of 2 GB of storage and a more powerful system to run smoothly. Blood and Bacon runs on Windows Vista, 1.2 GHz Pentium 4, and 600 MB RAM, making it far more accessible for older or lower-end hardware common in local setups. Gauntlet Slayer Edition demands a 2.4 GHz Dual Core processor, 4 GB RAM, and a dedicated graphics card like NVIDIA GeForce 9800, which is a significant jump in power and complexity. In terms of features, Blood and Bacon supports online multiplayer and co-op with a first-person perspective, while Gauntlet Slayer Edition offers split-screen, local co-op, and a top-down isometric view—ideal for group play but less flexible for solo or online focus. Gauntlet Slayer Edition also has a higher community rating and Metacritic score, but at a cost of system requirements and storage. Blood and Bacon wins for practicality, price, and accessibility without sacrificing core gameplay modes.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better system requirements for older PCs?

Blood and Bacon runs on Windows Vista, 1.2 GHz Pentium 4, and 600 MB RAM, making it more accessible for older or lower-end hardware.