Blood and Bacon vs Hollow Knight
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Blood and Bacon vs Hollow Knight — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Blood and Bacon Grunge Games | Hollow Knight Team Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 1, 2016 | February 23, 2017 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | BIG | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Grunge Games | Team Cherry |
| Age Rating | — | Everyone 10+ |
| Official Site | — | http://hollowknight.com |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Platformer |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam | Steam, GOG, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, PlayStation 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 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 9 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Community Rating | 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) | 4.4 / 5 (2,742 ratings) |
| Metacritic | — | 88 / 100 |
Blood and Bacon vs Hollow Knight: 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 its availability on Steam, requiring only a Windows Vista or higher OS, 600 MB RAM, and 300 MB of storage—making it highly practical for older hardware. Hollow Knight, while offering a much richer experience with 7 hours of 9 GB storage and a 1080p recommendation, demands an Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, and a GeForce GTX 5600+, which are far beyond the capabilities of most local PCs. The price difference is negligible, but the performance gap—especially the minimum requirements—makes Blood and Bacon more accessible. For casual play, Blood and Bacon wins. For serious platformers and long sessions, Hollow Knight’s 88/100 Metacritic score and 4.4 community rating may appeal, but only if you have high-end specs. The choice hinges on whether you prioritize cost and simplicity or depth and power.
Frequently asked questions
Which game has more detailed gameplay features?
Hollow Knight supports 1080p, 16:9, and 10800p resolution settings, while Blood and Bacon only mentions support for multiple resolutions and AA settings.