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SeriesDeathspank

The Baconing

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First release
Aug 30, 2011
Developer
Hothead Games
Publisher
Valcon Games
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon.

Also known as TheBaconing.exe, DeathSpank 3, DeathSpank: The Baconing

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Storyline
You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia.Read more

You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice. You must defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques, before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Aug 30, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 31, 2011
PlayStation 3
Aug 31, 2011
All 6 release dates
Mac
Aug 31, 2011
Linux
Aug 31, 2011
Xbox 360
Aug 31, 2011
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB T
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
steam, steam achievements, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, steam cloud
… All 9, steam leaderboards, leveling up, steam play, psn play

At a Glance

Critic Score
63
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 132 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 3 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 3 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 3 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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