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Blood and Bacon

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Blood and Bacon

Reviewed: 27 May 2026

PC

BIG · 2016

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 45 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.28
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.75

Blood and Bacon offers intense co-op FPS action, promoting teamwork and communication among players. It provides a challenging experience with diverse enemies and bosses, requiring hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and quick reaction times.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features high levels of violence and gore, with frequent depictions of 'undead deadstock' and 'severed body parts.' While it avoids manipulative monetization, the variable reward system for pickups could encourage prolonged play. The lack of stranger chat mitigates some social risks, but the intense combat might require some emotional regulation.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Blood and Bacon safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Blood and Bacon a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Blood and Bacon appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Blood and Bacon, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Blood and Bacon?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Blood and Bacon: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Blood and Bacon?

The game features high levels of violence and gore, with frequent depictions of 'undead deadstock' and 'severed body parts.' While it avoids manipulative monetization, the variable reward system for pickups could encourage prolonged play. The lack of stranger chat mitigates some social risks, but the intense combat might require some emotional regulation.