If you're looking for a fast, funny, and slightly chaotic action game to burn through your afternoon, Bacon May Die deserves a spot on your list. It's a side-scrolling beat-'em-up starring an unlikely hero: a gun-toting, sword-swinging pig fighting off endless waves of bacon-hungry enemies. Built by SnoutUp Games the studio behind the cult favorite Iron Snout Bacon May Die takes that same pick-up-and-play energy and adds guns, gear, and a lot more chaos.
Below, we'll cover what the game is about, how to play it, why it's picked up such a loyal following, and answer the questions players ask most.
Bacon May Die puts you in the trotters of a pig warrior who refuses to become dinner. Waves of enemies — zombie bunnies, skeletons, forest creatures, and stranger things — come at you from both sides of the screen, and it's your job to punch, shoot, slice, and blast your way through them.
The gameplay blends two combat styles:
Physics-based ragdoll animations mean every hit sends enemies flying in exaggerated, cartoonish ways, which is a big part of why the game feels more like slapstick comedy than a grim shooter.
Controls are simple enough to pick up in seconds:
The mobile app version swaps this for touch controls, with swipe gestures for movement and tap buttons for attacks, so the game plays just as smoothly on a phone as it does at a desktop.
A few things set this game apart from the sea of browser brawlers:
Bacon May Die is available in a few places depending on how you want to play:
Yes. The browser versions are free with no downloads or sign-ups required. The mobile app is also free to download, though it may include optional in-app purchases.
It was developed by SnoutUp Games, a Lithuania-based studio also known for the pig-fighting game Iron Snout.
Many browser versions support local two-player co-op on the same keyboard, letting a second player jump in and fight alongside you.
No. The browser versions run directly on gaming sites, so you can start playing immediately without installing software.
Iron Snout is a simpler side-to-side combat game with no guns or weapon variety. Bacon May Die expands on that formula with firearms, melee weapons, unlockable outfits, boss fights, and more complex level design.