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Bleed

A shooting platformer built around bullet time and acrobatic dodging

Ian Campbell · Released Jul 3, 2013

ActionIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 1,658
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Dec 31, 2020
Minimum PC
256 MB (XNA 4.0 compatible
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Bleed?

Bleed is a 2D action-platformer in which Wryn challenges other heroes to become the greatest video game hero. You shoot enemies, navigate obstacles, and fight bosses across seven levels.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy replaying levels on harder difficulty settings
  • +you want to play alongside a friend locally

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a slower pace with less emphasis on dodging

What players say

92% of 1,658 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls and boss fights. Their most common complaint is the short campaign.

Screenshots and trailer

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Bleed system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB (XNA 4.0 compatible, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP (or later)
Processor
2.0 Ghz dual core
Graphics
256 MB video card (XNA 4.0 compatible, Shader Model 2.0 or higher)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
350 MB HD space
Notes
Xbox 360 controller officially supported

Recommended

Notes
Xbox 360 controller officially supported

Does Bleed have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Bleed run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
32
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Bleed use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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