Barbearian is an absolute adrenaline shot of an indie game. It takes the classic hack-and-slash formula and cranks the scale up to eleven, pitting you against hundreds of enemies at once in hand-drawn arenas. The combat feels punchy and visceral; there's a rhythmic quality to dashing through a mob, unleashing a whirlwind attack, and seeing the screen explode with vibrant colors and loot.
What sets it apart from other dungeon crawlers is the 'minion' system. Rescuing prisoners who then follow you into battle turns the game from a solo survival challenge into a chaotic squad-based war. The difficulty curve is perfectly tuned—it starts off manageable but quickly requires genuine strategy and character builds to overcome the massive boss encounters. It’s a loud, proud, and beautifully crafted action game that demands your attention.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.12Mon Nov 29 2021
Another day, another chance to lead your army and vanquish your enemies!
New Features:
- Added Russian language
- Full screen support for new iPad Mini
Requires iOS 12.4 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Barbearian is a fast-paced hack'n'slash with massive battles in a colorful, hand-drawn world.
Hijacked to a to strange world. Forced to fight for your life. Discover the secrets of the Arbitrators and find your way back home!
Features:
- 100+ levels full of action and adventure
- Collect loot, purchase upgrades and experiment with numerous weapons
- Rescue prisoners and build your own army
- Encounter colossal boss monsters and take them down
- Plenty of challenge, not for the easily discouraged!
- Fully configurable controls with MFi controller support
- Cloud save support
Press:
- "If you're a fan of real-time combat games Barbearian is easy to recommend" "5.0/5.0" -- Pocket Tactics
- "When people ask where the good premium games are, Barbearian is one I will point to, with gusto." "5.0/5.0" -- Touch Arcade
- Metacritic: 89, 5th best iOS game of 2018
No IAP, ads or hidden costs.










In Barbearian, you play as a bear-costumed warrior trapped in a strange world. To survive, you must fight through massive hordes of enemies in intense, top-down combat. The game features hand-drawn art, deep customization through upgrades, and a loot system that allows you to rescue prisoners to build your own mini-army to assist in battle.
100+ levels of intense action
Massive boss encounters
Build your own squad of followers
High-quality hand-drawn visuals
Stay mobile to avoid being surrounded. Use your dash to break through enemy lines and unleash your special attacks when the meter is full to clear large groups at once.
Between levels, visit the hub to upgrade your health and damage. Rescuing 'minions' during levels is vital, as they provide fire support and distractions during boss fights.
Yes, Barbearian has full MFi controller support for a better console-like experience.