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1987

A classic 1987 fantasy action game in which you guide the warrior Hegor through the world of Durgan. Context-sensitive animation makes the same commands do different things depending on the situation.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Barbarian special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Lords of Exile

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2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified81 % positive14.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Barbarian: melee combat with weapons or fists, a fantasy setting and a demanding difficulty.

A classic 8-bit action platformer where you play a cursed knight fighting through linear stages in search of revenge. It delivers NES-era retro gameplay with a demanding challenge.

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Momodora

Melee combat with weapons or fists

The first, deliberately simple entry in the Momodora series: a short, punchy arcade-style 2D action platformer with pixel art. It is rough and unpolished but challenging.

Rygar

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic arcade platformer where the resurrected warrior Rygar fights through hordes of monsters with his Diskarmor to reach the demon Ligar. Fast, linear action with old-school 1980s difficulty.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 8-bit Castlevania-style action platformer where Zangetsu fights through demon-filled stages with a rotating cast of allies. Multiple routes and endings add replay value with a fair but demanding challenge.

Athena

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A classic SNK arcade platformer where Princess Athena fights through mythology-inspired worlds, picking up weapons and armor along the way.

Tiny Barbarian DX

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D sword-slashing platformer inspired by classic pulp fantasy, where you hack and leap through episodic stages as a small but mighty barbarian in retro pixel-art style.

Castlevania Chronicles

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

Haunted Castle

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

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