Barbarous: Family Secrets (2024)

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

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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.

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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.

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