Comparison

Narin vs Dragon Barrage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Narin

Embark on a 2.5D action RPG adventure as a brave dwarf warrior. Master tactical combat, explore diverse regions, and upgrade your gear to liberate a fantasy world from monstrous invaders. Uncover a new story within a familiar universe.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced 2.5D action RPG gameplay
  • Tactical combat with blocking and dodging
  • Wield axes and crossbows
  • Explore 5 unique regions
  • Level up and upgrade equipment
  • Battle goblins, trolls, and monsters
Features
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Return to the world of Tiny Archers in a 2.5D action RPG from the original creators. Become Narin, a brave dwarf warrior on a quest to liberate Dwarvenia from invading goblins, trolls, and monstrous creatures. Master fast-paced, tactical combat where every block, strike, and dodge matters. Wield mighty axes in close combat or use your crossbow to take down enemies from a distance. Explore 5 unique regions, complete challenging quests, and experience a fantasy adventure that expands the Tiny Archers universe with new characters and dangers. Level up Narin and improve his attributes to become a stronger warrior. Upgrade your equipment, unlock epic axes and armor, and prepare for increasingly dangerous battles. KEY FEATURES • Fast-paced 2.5D action RPG gameplay • Fight with powerful axes and a crossbow • Master tactical combat: Block, strike, dodge, outsmart • Level up and improve Narin's attributes • Explore 5 diverse regions and complete quests • Battle goblins, trolls, and fearsome monsters • Unlock epic weapons, armor, and upgrades • Discover a new story set in the Tiny Archers universe AVAILABLE IN 16 LANGUAGES English, German, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, and Chinese (Simplified). From the creators of Tiny Archers — fight for Dwarvenia's freedom.

About

Dragon Barrage

Experience a unique blend of brick breaker mechanics and roguelike RPG elements. Control a dragon to unleash chaotic, bouncing shots, clearing waves of enemies and collecting randomized loot. Embark on an adventure filled with fast-paced arcade action and strategic item builds.

Highlights
  • Brick breaker action
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Dragon companion control
  • Randomized item effects
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Enemy wave destruction
Features
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A unique fusion of brick breaker action and roguelike RPG gameplay! Adventure across the world with your dragon companion in search of treasure! Endless hordes of enemies fill the screen. And then—bouncing shots create pure, screen-filling chaos! Control your dragon and unleash powerful shots that bounce all over the screen. Destroy waves of enemies pouring in from above! Defeated enemies may drop rare treasure chests. Each item has randomly generated effects, making every run unique. Perfect for fans of hack-and-slash and roguelike games! Easy to play, hard to put down! Enjoy fast, satisfying arcade action anytime.

Screenshots

Narin4 screens
Dragon Barrage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Narin and Dragon Barrage both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Narin's written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's. Narin also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dragon Barrage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Narin sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Barrage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Narin against 4.8 for Dragon Barrage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Narin's written reviews are positive against 24% of Dragon Barrage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narin ships an update every 10 days, Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narin versus Dragon Barrage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarinDragon Barrage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB310 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer1Der EntertainmentRyogo Oka

Customer experience

Narin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dragon Barrage

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral15.8%
Negative60.5%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Narin

One-time8
  • Pile of Gem$0.99
  • Starter Pack Bundle$1.99
  • Bucket of Gem$1.99
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  • Warrior Pack Bundle$2.99
  • Sack of Gem$3.99
  • Premium Pack Bundle$5.99
  • Chest of Gem$6.99
  • Cart of Gem$29.99
10 purchases

Dragon Barrage

One-time10
  • Game Speed Up$0.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$0.99
  • Almighty Card x85$1.49
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  • 2x EXP$1.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Energy Potion x 40$2.99
  • Almighty Card x192$2.99
  • Almighty Card x460$5.99
  • Energy Potion x 300$11.99
  • Almighty Card x1500$11.99

Questions

Is Narin free?
Narin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Barrage free?
Dragon Barrage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narin or Dragon Barrage?
Dragon Barrage is rated higher. Narin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dragon Barrage averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Narin or Dragon Barrage have ads?
Dragon Barrage shows ads; Narin does not.
Which is updated more often, Narin or Dragon Barrage?
Narin ships an update every 10 days, and Dragon Barrage every 3 days. Most recently, Narin was updated on November 9, 2026 and Dragon Barrage on November 9, 2026.

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