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2011 PCPlayStationXbox 12.99 € 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 255 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

The Baconing is a goofy turn-based RPG from Hothead Games that parodies sci-fi and RPG tropes with a bacon-obsessed quest. Expect light, accessible party combat and plenty of jokes.

What defines The Baconing:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Lots of humour
  • A party of several characters
  • Sci-fi setting

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