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Barony

Nintendo Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Fighting

Pros

  • Challenging and deep gameplay
  • Strong multiplayer co-op
  • High replayability with many classes and races
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Rich procedural dungeon exploration

Cons

  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Retro voxel graphics may not appeal to all
  • Some ui and control issues
  • Multiplayer can have lag and bugs
  • Some repetitive elements and grind

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose from many classes, races, and playstyles, and can explore dungeons in multiple ways."

  • Competence
    5

    "High skill and knowledge required to master mechanics, identify items, manage resources, and survive difficult encounters."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on cooperative and personal progression rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and repeated runs despite frequent deaths and difficulty."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "Strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op with teamwork, role synergy, and shared objectives."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can experiment with many class/race combinations, item uses, and tactics; also supports modding and level editor."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize shared decision-making and cooperation rather than dominance or power over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a challenging fantasy escape and social bonding experience."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encouraged to try new builds, tactics, and explore different dungeon paths and secrets."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Strong focus on discovering new dungeon areas, secrets, and loot in procedurally generated environments."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization mainly through class and race choice; some cosmetic variety but limited avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Set in a fantasy world with magic, monsters, and mythical elements."

  • Fellowship
    5

    "Community and social play are important; multiplayer and shared experiences are highly valued."

  • Growth
    5

    "Players develop skills, knowledge, and mastery over time through repeated play and learning."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players report frustration and stress from difficulty."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires constant attention and vigilance due to real-time combat and traps."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Players form social bonds and friendships through cooperative play and shared challenges."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Some players take leadership roles in multiplayer, but overall cooperation and shared decision-making dominate."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and character development through runs."

  • Relaxation
    -3

    "Game is tense and challenging, causing frustration and requiring focus rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visual and auditory style is retro and functional, providing moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -3

    "Little emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal and group achievement."

  • Story
    3

    "Contains lore, narrative elements, and emergent stories from gameplay, but story is not the main focus."

  • Strategy
    5

    "Requires careful planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High suspense and tension from traps, enemies, and permadeath create thrilling experiences."

  • Value
    4

    "Players perceive good value for money due to depth, replayability, and ongoing developer support."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat and defeating enemies is a core enjoyable aspect, involving various weapons and magic."

  • Survival
    5

    "Strong survival elements including resource management, avoiding death traps, and overcoming threats."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026