Blood and Bacon vs Volgarr the Viking

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

Specification Blood and Bacon Grunge Games Volgarr the Viking Adult Swim Games, Crazy Viking Studios, Crazy Viking
Overview
Release Date February 1, 2016 September 12, 2013
Availability Released Released
Developer BIG Crazy Viking Studios
Publisher Grunge Games Adult Swim Games, Crazy Viking Studios, Crazy Viking
Official Site http://www.volgarrtheviking.com
Gameplay
Genre Action, Adventure, Casual Action, Adventure, Indie, Platformer
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Online Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective First-person 2D
Average Playtime 3 hours 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux, Nintendo
Available On Steam PlayStation Store, GOG, Steam, Nintendo eShop, Xbox 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 XP, Vista, or 7 Processor: 2.0GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 256MB DirectX: Version 7.1 Storage: 200 MB available space
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 3.1 / 5 (115 ratings) 3.3 / 5 (107 ratings)
Metacritic 76 / 100

Blood and Bacon vs Volgarr the Viking: which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer looking for a budget-friendly, accessible experience with strong multiplayer options, Blood and Bacon is the better choice. It costs 0 PHP less than Volgarr the Viking, requiring only 300 MB of storage versus 200 MB. It runs on more modern OS versions (Windows Vista, 7, 8 and up) and higher graphics support (Shader Model 3.0, DirectX 10) with a larger minimum memory requirement (600 MB RAM vs 1 GB RAM). It offers more game modes including Co-op and Online Co-op, which are valuable for social play, and supports multiple resolutions and AA settings—important for PC setups in the Philippines’s average homes. Volgarr the Viking, while having a higher Metacritic score (76 / 100), is less powerful, requiring older OS versions and less storage, and lacks online co-op options. Blood and Bacon’s broader platform support on Steam and online multiplayer makes it more practical for daily use and group gaming, especially for those who value accessibility and modern hardware compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is better for storage in the Philippines?

Blood and Bacon requires 300 MB of available space, while Volgarr the Viking requires 200 MB of available space.