# Games like Barbearian

> The closest matches to Barbearian: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II, Hades II, Diablo® IV, Risk of Rain 2, and Shadow Warrior 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II](https://imho.run/games/272470/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing-ii) — Shares tactical positioning with Barbearian. 798 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/272470/)
2. [Hades II](https://imho.run/games/1145350/hades-ii) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 62,885 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/)
3. [Diablo® IV](https://imho.run/games/2344520/diablo-iv) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 18,420 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2344520/)
4. [Risk of Rain 2](https://imho.run/games/632360/risk-of-rain-2) — Also Looter Shooter and Loot, like Barbearian. 160,098 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/632360/)
5. [Shadow Warrior 2](https://imho.run/games/324800/shadow-warrior-2) — A frequent pick in Barbearian players' libraries, and another Action. 8,672 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/324800/)
6. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — A frequent pick in Barbearian players' libraries, and another RPG. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
7. [Book of Demons](https://imho.run/games/449960/book-of-demons) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 3,873 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449960/)
8. [Wizard with a Gun](https://imho.run/games/1150530/wizard-with-a-gun) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 1,734 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150530/)
9. [Weird RPG](https://imho.run/games/1902710/weird-rpg) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902710/)
10. [Ember](https://imho.run/games/339580/ember) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 707 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339580/)
11. [Bastion](https://imho.run/games/107100/bastion) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 17,591 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107100/)
12. [Masters of Anima](https://imho.run/games/606890/masters-of-anima) — Also Isometric, like Barbearian. 144 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/606890/)
13. [Last Epoch](https://imho.run/games/899770/last-epoch) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 59,355 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/)
14. [Conan Chop Chop](https://imho.run/games/1061880/conan-chop-chop) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 170 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1061880/)
15. [Ocean's Heart](https://imho.run/games/1393750/ocean-s-heart) — Also Character Action Game and Isometric, like Barbearian. 684 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1393750/)
16. [Victor Vran ARPG](https://imho.run/games/345180/victor-vran-arpg) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 1,539 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/345180/)
17. [Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos](https://imho.run/games/2665680/tower-of-babel-survivors-of-chaos) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 6,186 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2665680/)
18. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — Shares boss pattern learning and upgrade system with Barbearian. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
19. [The Riftbreaker](https://imho.run/games/780310/the-riftbreaker) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 9,079 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780310/)
20. [Cat Quest](https://imho.run/games/593280/cat-quest) — Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 3,491 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593280/)
21. [The Slormancer](https://imho.run/games/1104280/the-slormancer) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 3,141 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1104280/)
22. [Death's Door](https://imho.run/games/894020/death-s-door) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 10,378 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/894020/)
23. [Shadows: Awakening](https://imho.run/games/585450/shadows-awakening) — Also Loot and Isometric, like Barbearian. 775 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/585450/)
24. [Hi-Fi RUSH](https://imho.run/games/1817230/hi-fi-rush) — Also Character Action Game and Hack and Slash, like Barbearian. 16,022 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817230/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=813450&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=813450&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=813450&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=813450
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/813450
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Barbearian

Barbearian is a fast-paced hack'n'slash with massive battles in a colorful, hand-drawn world. Fight for your life, discover the secrets of the Arbitrators and find your way back home!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 813450
- **Developer:** Kimmo Lahtinen
- **Publisher:** Kimmo Factor Oy
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Captions available, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Aug 14, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/813450/barbearian)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=813450&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813450/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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