Tiny Barbarian DX

Tiny Barbarian DX

Released Dec 2013

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…brawn and bravery…magic and mayhem! Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

80% positive · 256 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Tiny Barbarian DX launched in December 2013 as an episodic game, with content released over several years. Episode 2 shipped on June 19, 2014, and Episodes 3 and 4 followed later. On October 10, 2017, the developer explicitly announced that the game is "now officially complete," confirming all four episodes, new unlockable game modes, and a two-player cooperative mode had shipped. This same statement is reproduced verbatim in the store description, reinforcing the completion status. The only DLC on record is the official soundtrack, released January 19, 2018, with no unreleased content listed. No further content has been announced since October 2017. The game is a finished product.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states: 'Tiny Barbarian DX is now officially complete!' — all four episodes, unlockable game modes, and two-player co-op have shipped.
news post · Oct 10, 2017 source development ending
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Store description mirrors the developer's completion announcement: 'Tiny Barbarian DX is now officially complete! The current version includes all four Episodes, new unlockable game modes and an all-new two-player cooperative mode.'
description source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2018

Media

Details

Publisher
Nicalis, Inc.
Achievements
53
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

A Kick-Ass Blast of 16-Bit Sword-and-Sorcery Action!

Steel yourself for a relentless display of might and muscle…of brawn and bravery…of magic and mayhem! Can you cleave your enemies’ skulls, plunder all the booty and flex to impress the barbarienne of your dreams? Inspired by heroic fantasy fiction, Tiny Barbarian DX combines engaging 2D platform action and combo-based hack-and-slash combat with retro-style pixel art and a loincloth-stirring chiptune soundtrack.

Tiny Barbarian DX is now officially complete! The current version includes all four Episodes, new unlockable game modes and an all-new two-player cooperative mode to double your barbarian brawn!

  • Four lengthy episodes with dramatic boss battles and secret surprises!
  • Two-player cooperative mode to double your barbarian brawn!
  • Bonus game mode “vs. The Horde” plus top-secret unlockable game modes!
  • Hidden health-power-ups, valuable coins and mysterious diamonds to collect!
  • Multiple homages to classic 8- and 16-bit action games in each episode!
  • 2.13:1 super widescreen presentation!
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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