Barbearian in IOS

Hack'n'Slash Extravaganza!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

89/100

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.

Reviewed on: Sun May 19 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This is what I’m talking about. No microtransactions, no energy bars, just high-octane action. Barbearian is tough—expect to die—but the combat is tight and rewarding. The spectacle of seeing 200 enemies on screen and carving through them is impressive for a mobile device. It’s a proper 'premium' indie game. If you have a controller, use it; this game deserves the precision. One of the best action games on the platform.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Zero microtransactions
  • Incredible combat feel
  • Unique, high-quality art style
  • Can be very difficult
  • Touch controls can feel crowded during chaos

Technical Report

Performance: Incredibly well-optimized for high enemy counts.

Accessibility:
  • Difficulty Sliders
  • Controller Support

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a 'real' game with no fluff and excellent combat.

Skip if: You want a relaxing game or a low-difficulty experience.

Similar Games:
  • Dead Cells
  • Bastion

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro + Backbone Controller
  • Playtime: 15 hours
  • Status: Finished Main Campaign

The Game

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.


Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 163 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

100+ levels of intense action

2

Massive boss encounters

3

Build your own squad of followers

4

High-quality hand-drawn visuals

Tips

Promotion Videos

Barbearian: iOS / Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Kimmo Lahtinen / GIMBLLL)

Related Videos

Gameplays

Q&A

Yes, Barbearian has full MFi controller support for a better console-like experience.

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