Barn Finders

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Barn Finders is a vehicle hunting and restoration game. Players explore the countryside, track down abandoned cars, and bring them back to life in their own workshop. The goal is to build a successful vintage car business by discovering rare and valuable vehicles.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,302 reviews

humor212 positive mentions

stability53 negative mentions

Fun and quirky gameplay with a humorous storyline.
Engaging scavenging mechanics that keep players entertained.
Relaxing experience with a unique blend of exploration and item management.

Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Repetitive mechanics and limited replayability after completing the game.
Some characters and humor may be considered offensive or stereotypical.

humor
215 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and lowbrow style, often featuring toilet humor, redneck stereotypes, and bizarre scenarios involving aliens and quirky characters. While many players find it hilarious and entertaining, others feel that the humor can become repetitive and juvenile over time. Overall, it appeals to those with a taste for irreverent and silly comedy, making it a fun, albeit polarizing, experience.
- “The humor is very funny even though a bit too much toilet humor, but this was still not too much.”
- “The writing and lowbrow humor are refreshing, hilarious, and it works for the setting and characters of the game.”
- “This game is a parody of America and its stupid and hilarious.”
- “The fart jokes, drunk aliens, and ridiculous character personas are just not funny, really.”
- “It's just... not funny.”
story
196 mentions
28 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its quirky, humorous, and often bizarre narrative, featuring elements like aliens and a satirical take on pawn shop culture. While some players found the story engaging and entertaining, others felt it was shallow or disjointed, with a lack of depth and coherence. Overall, the narrative adds a unique charm to the gameplay, though its execution may not appeal to everyone.
- “The story was fun in this game, and only sometimes did I have to look up where things were.”
- “The plot is bizarre, stupid, and truly funny, and there are a lot of little elements and tidbits sprinkled throughout the gameplay that will make you cock your head and snort laugh.”
- “The story is wild and crazy and hilarious.”
- “The story could be more prevalent within the game instead of what seemed to be an afterthought.”
- “The story itself doesn't make much sense, just some 'added' alien-fun to 'have a story'.”
- “I understand the devs were trying to have some sort of cohesive story, but it either comes on too slow, or the game is too short and feels like it ends abruptly.”
gameplay
164 mentions
31 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this title is characterized by a repetitive loop of exploring locations to find items, which are then sold in a pawnshop, leading to mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the humor and the satisfying core mechanics of scavenging and selling, many find the selling process tedious and the overall gameplay lacking depth, with clunky controls and frustrating mechanics detracting from the experience. Despite its entertaining premise and quirky charm, the gameplay can become monotonous over time, with some players expressing a desire for more engaging mechanics and smoother execution.
- “The process of exploring different locations, looking for main and secondary things and also collectibles is the best mechanic the game can offer.”
- “The gameplay loop works, where you go on scavenger hunts and then sell the items in your pawnshop each day.”
- “Overall this is a relaxing game with fun gameplay and good humor.”
- “Selling the items in the barn is honestly the most boring section of the game, and it drags on the longer you play and the more items you have, with very few NPCs coming to buy, thus dragging the gameplay on even further.”
- “The gameplay feels like it starts varied, but pretty quickly becomes one-dimensional; the humor and/or style, while you can tell there is an effort, just never really follows through or gets to any sort of real punchline.”
- “Sadly, the game cannot uphold its entertaining beginning and loses itself in monotonous gameplay with almost no feeling of progress.”
graphics
68 mentions
41 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and decent visuals, while others criticize technical issues such as lag, bugs, and inconsistent quality. Many appreciate the graphics for an indie title, noting that they effectively convey the game's themes, but some express frustration over performance problems that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they are marred by various technical glitches and performance issues.
- “Breathtaking graphics.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the mechanics of the game are solid.”
- “Really good graphics for an indie title too.”
- “At the time I'm writing this, graphics issues that the devs have been working on since June 2020 are still not fixed.”
- “It has some odd technical problems (can't play full screen at lower resolutions, poor graphics performance, black screen for a long time on startup) and many parts of it feel unfinished.”
- “3, the graphics are awful - the confusing thing is that the signs and pop-ups are nice and clear (like the glowing sign closed by the door), but everything else is so blurry.”
stability
55 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be quite buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay, including issues with achievements, visual glitches, and occasional freezing. While many players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, some have experienced significant bugs that hinder progression, particularly in the DLC. Overall, while the developers are noted for their responsiveness to issues, the game's stability remains a concern for many users.
- “It does have some bugs, like I got stuck once and it went black once, but other than that, it's been bug-free.”
- “It's a buggy mess; I keep running into bugs that do not let me progress, do not buy.”
- “The DLC feels rushed, it's super buggy and adds only about an hour of content.”
- “Extremely annoyed and frustrated, as this game is not worth 20 dollars, on account of all the glitches, and having to restart over and over again, because a new problem came into light every time.”
grinding
27 mentions
7 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable at first, but it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, particularly during the selling and auction phases. Many reviews highlight the need for extensive item collection and the frustration of a shallow selling interface, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the exploration and design of levels, the grind for money to progress can feel excessive and detracts from the fun.
- “It's a funny game, but I am not grinding money just to get to the next map.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's really decent and kinda fun for a while but becomes tedious and repetitive after a few hours.”
- “The selling and auction sections started off fun but turned out to be shallow, repetitive, and grindy; they got less and less fun over time until I wished I could skip them altogether.”
- “There are too many 'events' which rely on grinding by revisiting the same locations multiple times in an attempt to raise enough money to even make a minimum bid.”
replayability
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that once the main story is completed, there is little incentive to return. While some mention that the initial playthrough is enjoyable and takes a significant amount of time, the lack of additional content and endgame features diminishes the game's long-term appeal. A few players suggest that random item spawns could enhance replay value, but the consensus remains that the game offers limited replay opportunities.
- “The game takes several hours to complete, so it is worth the cost, and there is replayability.”
- “Even after technically finishing it when it comes to the story, it has a lot of replay value.”
- “The game seems to maintain its replay value by spawning more random items in each barn area, so it's worth it to return and look around again.”
- “In conclusion, this game can be fun for a very limited time, but its real lack of content and replayability makes it a hard sell.”
- “After completing the story, it begins to deteriorate in replayability, but the 14 hours spent in the game were completely fun and the hours flew by.”
- “Not really replayable after the first run-through.”
music
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fitting 1990s vibe and humorous elements like silly commercials and country tunes, while others find the repetitive tracks and annoying sound effects detract from the experience. Overall, the audio quality is noted as good, but the limited variety and instances of copyright issues have led to frustration among some users.
- “The graphics and music are perfect for the time setting of the 1990s.”
- “Very good (silly commercials and redneck country music - I love it!)”
- “More music for the radio and more silly commercials/news stories.”
- “I have been reported 2 times because the game maker uses copyrighted music in the game that he is not allowed to use.”
- “Thumbs down because the music and sound effects are annoying, with plenty of clipping and display issues that make you become stuck.”
- “The music is the same songs repeating over and over, and it gets really annoying.”
atmosphere
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, with well-designed environments that enhance exploration. However, some players note a repetitive use of assets that can lead to similar-looking areas, detracting from the overall experience. While the combination of humor and atmosphere is appreciated, a desire for a more focused atmospheric approach is expressed by some reviewers.
- “Has a scary atmosphere throughout the game, but I haven't seen anything bad happen yet!”
- “The atmosphere with the sounds and the other tiny elements is perfect!”
- “The hilarity in this game combined with the atmosphere is just amazing, to where I am very satisfied with my purchase.”
- “If this game eased up on the corny redneck humor and focused more on atmosphere, it would be my dream game.”
- “Times like this I wish Steam had a middle 'meh' button, but I will give this a yes purely on the locations; the atmospheres were pretty well done.”
- “My one minor complaint, and it's more personal opinion, is there are jump scares and sometimes the atmosphere is very creepy, which I completely was not expecting.”
optimization
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
44 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and bugs introduced by recent updates, while others report smooth gameplay even at high settings. Technical problems like black screens and resolution limitations further detract from the experience, leaving many feeling that the game feels unfinished despite its age.
- “Performance: My experience thus far has been smooth and fluid gameplay with everything maxed out.”
- “With few minor bugs here and there, but runs smoothly either way.”
- “I had a few bugs (like the achievements or end screens showing that I've missed items although I had them) and performance issues (like seriously 35 fps sometimes, the game doesn't look that great) but all in all it's a solid and fun game to play.”
- “Lastly, for a 3-year-old game, the optimization is poor; the game may stutter when encountering new locations, a problem I never had with some of the newest games released in 2023.”
- “The new update and DLC adds a slew of bugs ranging from minor (permanent crouch until reboot) to major (all NPC dialogue is missing, wrong objects are loaded onto the car when leaving an area, overall worse performance). Usually, Playway at least does a somewhat acceptable job, but this is just horrid.”
- “There are a lot of maps where the FPS will tank, causing severe lag and stuttering that would lead to nausea and headaches.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting an increase in advertisements for DLCs and expressing frustration over the lack of options to customize in-game ads. However, some players appreciate the humor in the advertisements, particularly those featured on in-game radios.
- “Now I'm getting more advertisements for yet another DLC, but I'm willing to bet if I reinstall, all the same issues will still be present.”
- “If you like playing games while listening to podcasts, then this is the game for you. Though I do implore you to listen to the in-game radio advertisements as they are stellar and hilarious.”
- “Why is there no option to change the advertisement on the billboard near the road outside your shop?”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a deeply emotional experience, often feeling a mix of laughter and tears throughout the game, highlighting its powerful storytelling and character development.
- “I cried through 90% of the game, all the way from laughter!”
- “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “Every character's journey felt so real and relatable, it brought me to tears.”