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Barbarous: Family Secrets (2024)

Barbarous: Family Secrets cover
Developer
SQRT3
Publisher
GameHouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted fantasy adventure with cartoony visuals, point-and-click exploration, time management tasks, and a funny story-driven narrative about a quest to find a lost wife.

story richcasualhumorousadventurousfantasypoint and clicktime managementcartoony

What players say

Players call it a solid time management game that wraps up the series' story with a heartwarming family reunion. The gameplay is familiar and smooth, but many say it is too short, with one noting extra tasks in levels can feel unnecessary. Players also mention noticeable typos in the writing.

Trailer

Screenshots

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