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Bacon May Die

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Simple and responsive controls
    • Customization and cosmetics
    • Co-op multiplayer
    • Frequent updates and achievements

    Cons

    • Somewhat clunky and awkward controls
    • Lack of story or depth
    • Weapon balance issues
    • Repetitive gameplay
    • Input bugs reported

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players control direction and attacks but character moves automatically, allowing some freedom but within constraints."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves skillful timing and reflexes with some challenge, but also includes repetitive combat and some randomness."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and achievement hunting rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report addictive, replayable gameplay with achievement hunting motivating continued play."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Includes 2-player co-op mode enhancing cooperative play, though many play solo."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong customization options including character outfits and weapon skins, plus Steam Workshop support for mods."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, silly distraction and stress relief with humorous and lighthearted content."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different weapons, combos, and strategies; some randomness encourages adaptation."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Game levels and enemies are somewhat varied but mostly familiar with limited discovery or new territory."

    • Expression
      5

      "Extensive character and weapon customization allows strong self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Cartoonish, imaginative setting with anthropomorphic pig protagonist and absurd enemies."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community interaction via co-op and Steam Workshop, but many players play solo."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players improve skills and unlock items, though overall gameplay is simple and repetitive."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      3

      "Suitable for short sessions and casual play, often used as a time filler or background game."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited social interaction; mostly surface-level or casual co-op play."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; cooperative play is equal and informal."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking weapons, cosmetics, and achievements provides a sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and fun, though some find it stressful at higher levels."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, humorous sound effects, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "No emphasis on social recognition or status; focus is on personal enjoyment."

    • Story
      -5

      "No story or narrative; gameplay is context-free and focused on action."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some tactical choices in weapon selection and timing, but mostly straightforward combat."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some tension and challenge in boss fights and higher difficulty waves, but overall lighthearted."

    • Value
      5

      "Free-to-play with frequent updates and good content for no cost; high perceived value."

    • Violence
      4

      "Enjoyment of cartoonish combat and destruction is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid damage and survive waves, though game is forgiving at early stages."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026