Exit the Gungeon vs Be Brave, Barb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exit the Gungeon
Embark on a frantic bullet hell dungeon climb as a misfit Gungeoneer. Ascend through perilous elevators, battling relentless enemies with ever-changing weapons. Each attempt offers a unique experience with shifting rooms, bosses, and bizarre items.
- Bullet hell combat
- Dungeon climbing gameplay
- Ever-changing weapons
- Randomized rooms and enemies
- Unique character escape routes
- Boss battles
- Collectible hats
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**Try Exit the Gungeon for free! Unlock the full game with a single in app purchase. No gems, hearts or virtual currency required!** Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon. Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon. Exit the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon climber immediately following the adventures of the misfit ‘Gungeoneers’ and their journey for personal absolution in Enter the Gungeon. The Gungeon has become a paradox and is collapsing! Armed with an ever-changing weapon, an insatiable need to loot, and the trusty dodge roll, each of our heroes must ascend and escape via their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators. Battle against the last and most bitter of the Gundead at a frantic pace, slowing down just long enough to chat with some familiar faces… and a few new ones. Shifting rooms, enemies, bosses, bizarre weapons and items all combine to ensure that no two attempts to Exit the Gungeon are the same. Also, you can wear hats. Everybody loves hats, and spin-offs, which this game is… of Enter the Gungeon.
Be Brave, Barb
Embark on a gravity-bending platforming adventure as a cactus seeking lost positive affirmations. Navigate 100 challenging levels, defeat bosses, and uncover secrets in this unique quest to face fears and have a nice day.
- Gravity-bending platforming
- 100 levels
- 5 boss battles
- Collect positive affirmations
- Unlock secrets
- Controller support
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Barb the cactus has lost her positive affirmations! How will she get through the day? How will she face her fears? How will she defeat King Cloudy and his evil henchmen? I have no idea. Maybe you should play this gravity-bending platforming adventure right now and find out? • An all-new platforming adventure from the creator of Dadish • Walk all over the walls, ignore gravity, who cares • Lots of positive affirmations to find • 100 levels • 5 bosses • Questionable therapy • Secrets to unlock • Controller support • Funky tunes • Rad graphics • Face your fears • Have a nice day
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Exit the Gungeon at none against Be Brave, Barb's shown. Be Brave, Barb's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Exit the Gungeon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Be Brave, Barb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Be Brave, Barb holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 93 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Exit the Gungeon's written reviews are positive against 76% of Be Brave, Barb's.
| Parameter | Exit the Gungeon | Be Brave, Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (31 ratings) | 4.4 (93 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 76.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 93 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 394 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Devolver Digital, Inc. | Thomas Young |
Customer experience
Exit the Gungeon
Be Brave, Barb
User reviews
Exit the Gungeon
From 31 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🐛 Offline mode problems
- 🔍 Not mobile-friendly
Be Brave, Barb
From 93 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics and art style
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique gravity-based mechanics
- 🚀 Lots of levels (100+)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and unpredictable gravity
- ⏱️ Slow character movement
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔨 Bugs causing crashes and level restarts
Bugs and requests
Exit the Gungeon
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to resume mini-game
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Portrait mode support
- Ability to suspend runs
- Sync progress across platforms
Be Brave, Barb
Reported bugs
3 issues- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes when restarting levels
- Ads still appearing despite purchase
Requested features
3 requests- Gallery to view collected affirmations
- Ability to replay intro cutscene
- Improved level scrolling and responsiveness
In-app purchases
Exit the Gungeon
- Full Game Unlock$4.99
Be Brave, Barb
- Remove Ads$6.99
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