Barony Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-08-01
Review summary
  • Great roguelike dungeon crawler
  • Excellent co-op and multiplayer
  • High variety and replayability
  • Locked behind DLC paywall
  • Steep learning curve
  • Annoying boulder traps
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Categories

First-Person Dungeon CrawlerRoguelikeCooperative MultiplayerPermadeathProcedural GenerationCharacter ProgressionClass-based CombatResource Management

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
1,084
90%
464
73%
27%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
93%
Unhelpful reviews
7%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
1286
Negative points
786
Gameplay points
1175
Perf. points
39
Rec. points
352
Misc points
2
Point
Great roguelike dungeon crawler
Description
The game is praised as a faithful and excellent roguelike dungeon crawler. It successfully combines classic roguelike elements with modern dungeon crawling, appealing strongly to fans of the genre.
Importance
32%
Excellent co-op and multiplayer
Description
The game offers robust multiplayer support including online, local, LAN, and split-screen co-op for up to 4 players. Playing with friends is widely considered the best way to experience the game.
Importance
30%
High variety and replayability
Description
The wide variety of classes, races, items, and playstyles provides high replayability and allows for creative character combinations. This is a major positive point highlighted by many players.
Importance
29%
Core gameplay is fun
Description
Players consistently report that the game is fun, engaging, and charming. The core gameplay loop is highly enjoyable and keeps them coming back.
Importance
18%
Amazing game with vast content
Description
A subset of players consider the game to be incredible, a masterpiece, or amazing, citing its vast content and high replayability as key strengths. This indicates strong overall satisfaction from enthusiastic users.
Importance
11%
Valuable DLC content
Description
DLCs add new races and classes that significantly impact playstyle and expand variety. Players appreciate the additional content and strategic options provided by the expansions.
Importance
10%
Excellent value for price
Description
Players feel the game offers excellent value for its price, often describing it as a steal. It is considered worth buying at full price and an even better deal when on sale.
Importance
9%
DLCs add depth and mechanics
Description
DLCs are praised for adding meaningful content, interesting mechanics, and depth to the base game. They are seen as worthwhile additions that enhance the overall experience.
Importance
8%
Tutorials recommended
Description
Players recommend using the tutorials to better prepare for the game's challenges. The tutorials are considered helpful for new players getting started.
Importance
6%