Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster

September 9, 2026
Platform Adventure Indie
Series X|S PC PS5 Switch
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A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
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Release Date September 9, 2026
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster

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