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

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 5,417
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 22 in 30 days
Playing now: 8; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 9 years ago; Oct 13, 2016

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 5,417 reviews are positive · 86% of 22 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.

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Mother Russia Bleeds system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

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