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Barony

Barony

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!

91%
Very Positive
DeveloperTurning Wheel LLC
PublisherTurning Wheel LLC
Release DateJun 23, 2015
-35%
$19.99$12.99
Peak Players13.0K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
AI Review Summary

Barony is a punishingly difficult first-person dungeon crawler that offers exceptional replayability and a standout cooperative experience for up to four players. While long-term fans praise its depth and frequent content updates, a massive recent mechanical overhaul has polarized the community by introducing significant friction to magic, traversal, and skill progression.

Pros

  • Exceptional cooperative gameplay that significantly enhances the dungeon-crawling experience.95%
  • High replayability driven by a vast array of race and class combinations and procedural content.90%
  • Frequent developer updates that consistently add new content and features to the base game.85%
  • Deep RPG systems including gear, spells, and blessings that allow for varied character builds.80%

Cons

  • The 5.0 update introduced controversial mechanical reworks that many players find restrictive and frustrating.90%
  • The removal of the swimming skill and slower water movement has been poorly received as unnecessary friction.85%
  • The magic system rework is criticized for being overly grindy and removing powerful late-game rewards.80%
  • Changes to the Lore system (formerly Appraisal) are perceived as prioritizing tedious progression over utility.75%
  • The game's punishing difficulty and recent balance changes can feel more like 'deliberate friction' than fair challenge.70%

Notable Mentions

  • A version rollback option is available for players who prefer the game's mechanics prior to the 5.0 update.
  • The game maintains a high level of engagement with an average playtime exceeding 60 hours.
Confidence: 84%
Based on the 195 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
857
Peak · last 90 days
5.1K
All-time peak
13.0K

Price

Current price
$19.99$12.99-35%
Lowest tracked
$1.99since Jan 9, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
98%
All-time positive
91%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews18.3K
Positive: 16.6K (91%)Negative: 1.7K (9%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

1%

Dev Response Rate

64h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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