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Mother Russia Bleeds

Gory side-scrolling beat 'em up with local co-op and drug-fueled combat

Le Cartel Studio · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Sep 5, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 4,772
Recent reviews
Very Positive
87% of 16 in 30 days
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Oct 13, 2016
Minimum PC
HD 6450
2 GB RAM · 7 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 70/100 (critic reviews)

What is Mother Russia Bleeds?

This side-scrolling beat 'em up follows imprisoned street fighters battling a criminal authority and forced drug addiction in an alternate U.S.S.R. In the story campaign, you punch and stab enemies through stages set in ghettos, prisons, labs, and clubs, drawing drugs from fallen foes to fill a combat syringe. You can play alone or in local co-op, with a separate Survival Mode.

For you if...

  • +you like fast-paced, gory beat 'em ups
  • +you want local co-op for up to four players
  • +you prefer dark settings and retro pixel graphics

Not for you if...

  • −you avoid graphic violence and drug-related content
  • −you prefer forgiving arcade fights over harsh challenges

What players say

87% of 4,772 reviews are positive · 87% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the soundtrack, pixel art, and co-op play. Common complaints include difficulty lining up attacks, repetitive fights, and a final boss that players find unfair, particularly when playing alone.

How many players finish Mother Russia Bleeds?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Sad ending», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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Mother Russia Bleeds system requirements

Minimum: HD 6450, 2 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 x86 or x64
Processor
Intel Pentium Dual Core E2220 (2 * 2400) or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (2 * 2600) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce 9500 GT (512 MB) or Radeon HD 6450 (512 MB)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space
Notes
Xbox 360 Controller Recommended

Recommended

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 x86 or x64
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660) or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (2 * 3000) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GT 610 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 MB)
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space
Notes
Xbox 360 Controller Recommended

Does Mother Russia Bleeds have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP 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 Mother Russia Bleeds run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
18+
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Mother Russia Bleeds 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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