ARENA an Age of Barbarians story

Fantasy arena action built around reflexes instead of character progression

Crian Soft · Released Sep 15, 2017

Reviews: Mixed; 61% of 251
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 17, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GT 520; 4 GB RAM · 3.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ARENA an Age of Barbarians story?

Set in a kingdom conquered by a sorcerer, this sword-and-sorcery action game centers on a prophecy of a barbarian savior. You choose from six characters, fight enemies, and tackle deadly minigames, with endings determined by your character and actions. Local versus matches let you fight another player.

For you if...

+you enjoy heavy metal and low-budget fantasy movie aesthetics
+you like practicing special moves to master challenging fights

Not for you if...

−you want exploration rather than a linear arcade structure
−you avoid games with graphic gore and nudity

What players say

61% of 251 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and sword-and-sorcery atmosphere, but often criticize trial-and-error trap sections that force repeated restarts. Crashes are another recurring complaint, although the latest review credits updates with improving stability.

Screenshots and trailer

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ARENA an Age of Barbarians story system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 520, 4 GB RAM, 3.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows® Vista/7/8/10 32 or 64 Bit
Processor: Dual-Core 2.1 GHz or comparable
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 520 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3,5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does ARENA an Age of Barbarians story have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does ARENA an Age of Barbarians story run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Italian, Spanish - Spain.

Does ARENA an Age of Barbarians story use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam