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The Baconing

Developed by Hothead Games · Published by Hothead Games

ActionAdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 31, 2011 Price$14.99 Metacritic63/100 Steam reviews130

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic63/100
Steam reviews130
Languages1
Achievements12
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, rpg game by Hothead Games, published by Hothead Games — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Roesha is a downloadable co-op character who helps DeathSpank in both his battles and his adventure. Enjoy 50% off both the game and DLC!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 255
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:RPGActionAdventureComedyLocal Co-OpSingleplayerAction RPGHack and Slash

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Baconing.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 (or equivalent) running at 1.7 GHz or greater
  • Memory: 1 GB or greater
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon X1900 GT 256MB and the Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB PCI-E cards (Shader Model 2.0 and 24bit depth buffer support required)
  • DirectX®: DirectX June 2010
  • Hard Drive: 1.5 GB of free space
  • Sound: 100% DirectX compatible sound card and drivers

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 7 or Windows Vista SP2
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 (or equivalent) running at 1.7 GHz or greater
  • Memory: 1.5 GB or greater
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon X1900 GT 256MB and the Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB PCI-E cards (Shader Model 2.0 and 24bit depth buffer support required)
  • DirectX®: DirectX June 2010
  • Hard Drive: 1.5 GB of free space
  • Sound: 100% DirectX compatible sound card and drivers

Supported languages (1)

English

The Baconing FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Baconing?

Steam classifies The Baconing as a Action, Adventure, RPG game, developed by Hothead Games. Roesha is a downloadable co-op character who helps DeathSpank in both his battles and his adventure. Enjoy 50% off both the game and DLC!

How much does The Baconing cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Baconing at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Baconing single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Baconing: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Baconing on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Baconing for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Baconing out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 31, 2011.

What platforms is The Baconing on?

The Baconing is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Baconing single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does The Baconing cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does The Baconing have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for The Baconing.

What is The Baconing's Metacritic score?

The Baconing has a Metacritic score of 63/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Baconing?

The Baconing is developed by Hothead Games and published by Hothead Games.

Where to get The Baconing

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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