: These often feel underwhelming in practice. On paper, more health seems better, but because you can typically only heal one heart per round, the shield's preventative protection is usually superior.

: Diagonal Splash is often favored because it targets enemies that cannot be hit cardinally. On paper, Cardinal Splash seems equally useful, but players often find it less effective due to enemy positioning and "Spark" enemy mechanics.

: Pawnbarian is often listed among DRM-free games on Steam, meaning it can sometimes be run without the Steam launcher once downloaded.

: This is a specific early version of the full release. For the most balanced experience, it is generally recommended to use the latest version available on official platforms like Steam or itch.io.