Blood and Bacon vs System Shock

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

Specification Blood and Bacon Grunge Games System Shock Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Overview
Release Date February 1, 2016 May 30, 2023
Availability Released Released
Developer BIG Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Publisher Grunge Games Nightdive Studios, Night Dive Studios
Official Site http://www.systemshock.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Casual Action, Shooter, Adventure
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective First-person First-person
Average Playtime 3 hours 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Linux
Available On Steam Steam, GOG, 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 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) 3.9 / 5 (126 ratings)
Metacritic 78 / 100

Blood and Bacon vs System Shock: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer seeking a budget-friendly, accessible gaming experience, Blood and Bacon is the better choice. At 600 MB RAM and 300 MB storage, it runs on Windows Vista up, making it highly practical for older PCs or low-end devices. It supports Steam, multiplayer, co-op, and online play, offering broad engagement. System Shock, though more powerful with 4 GB RAM and a recommended Intel Core i7-3770, requires Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) and 2 GB storage, plus support for PlayStation, Xbox, and Linux, which may not be practical for all setups. Blood and Bacon costs less and runs on more platforms, while System Shock offers higher power and a better community rating. For daily use, Blood and Bacon wins due to its lower barrier to entry and broader availability on Steam. System Shock is ideal only for those with strong systems and multiple platforms, but its higher requirements make it impractical for most Filipino households. The price difference is significant, with Blood and Bacon being more accessible.