Barbearian vs ScourgeBringer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barbearian
Embark on a thrilling hack'n'slash adventure in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Battle through over 100 levels, collect loot, and build an army to uncover the secrets of a strange new realm and find your way home.
- 100+ action-packed levels
- Loot collection and weapon upgrades
- Rescue prisoners and build an army
- Colossal boss monster battles
- Configurable controls with controller support
- Cloud save support
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Barbearian is a fast-paced hack'n'slash with massive battles in a colorful, hand-drawn world. Hijacked to a to strange world. Forced to fight for your life. Discover the secrets of the Arbitrators and find your way back home! Features: - 100+ levels full of action and adventure - Collect loot, purchase upgrades and experiment with numerous weapons - Rescue prisoners and build your own army - Encounter colossal boss monsters and take them down - Plenty of challenge, not for the easily discouraged! - Fully configurable controls with MFi controller support - Cloud save support Press: - "If you're a fan of real-time combat games Barbearian is easy to recommend" "5.0/5.0" -- Pocket Tactics - "When people ask where the good premium games are, Barbearian is one I will point to, with gusto." "5.0/5.0" -- Touch Arcade - Metacritic: 89, 5th best iOS game of 2018 No IAP, ads or hidden costs.
ScourgeBringer
Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.
- Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
- Fluid platforming controls
- Frantic combat system
- Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
- Ever-changing dungeon exploration
- Uncover mysteries and secrets
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ScourgeBringer at 4.8 against Barbearian's 4.2. ScourgeBringer also leads on price ($5.99 vs $8.99). Barbearian's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Barbearian costs $8.99 and ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScourgeBringer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 485 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Barbearian's written reviews are positive against 70% of ScourgeBringer's.
Barbearian ships an update monthly, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barbearian | ScourgeBringer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (163 ratings) | 4.8 (485 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 163 | 485 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kimmo Factor Oy | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Barbearian
ScourgeBringer
User reviews
Barbearian
From 163 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and animations
- ⚔️ Satisfying combat mechanics with varied weapons
- 🪖 Strategic army-building and minion management system
- 🎯 Well-designed difficulty scaling and adjustable settings
Room to improve
- 🎮 Controls feel unresponsive and imprecise
- 📱 Movement joystick too small and difficult to use
- 💀 Punishing death penalty (lose 30% of loot)
- ⏱️ Slow character movement speed
- 💸 High price point ($8.99-$11) for content length
ScourgeBringer
From 485 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
- ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
- 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
- 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
- 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
- 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
- ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
- 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
- ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility
Bugs and requests
Barbearian
Reported bugs
10 issues- Game crashes frequently during gameplay
- Movement joystick unresponsive on iPhone X and newer models
- Character moves in wrong direction or doesn't move at all
- Game freezes mid-stage causing progress loss
- Master class button doesn't appear on subsequent playthroughs
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- Notch compatibility issues on iPhone X (corners cut off)
- Controller settings reset after customization
- Game slows down during large-scale battles
- Gamepad controls occasionally malfunction
- Progress loss after crashes
Requested features
15 requests- Cloud save/iCloud sync between iOS devices and Apple TV
- Pause button during gameplay
- Adjustable joystick size and position
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Additional levels and sequel content
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- More weapon variety and character customization
- Improved minion AI and effectiveness
- More diverse soundtrack
- Difficulty settings visible in all versions
- Better character and gameplay tutorials
- DLC or expansion content
- Endgame content for post-completion play
- Revive potions for in-game use
- Italian language support
- Russian language support
ScourgeBringer
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
- Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
- Crashes when connecting wired controller
- Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
- Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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- iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
- Touch controls cause accidental dashes
- Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
- Game won't load or launch on some devices
Requested features
12 requests- Customizable control mapping
- Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
- Static joystick position during combat
- Controller support for all devices
- Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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- More endgame content and new zones
- Additional enemies and bosses
- More store items and healing methods
- Better balance for early game resources
- Option to play personal music during gameplay
- Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
- Right-side dash option for touch controls
In-app purchases
Barbearian
No in-app purchases
ScourgeBringer
No in-app purchases
