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Valheim

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Survival
  • Building
  • Co-op

A dead Viking must prove his worth in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory. Chop trees, build wooden houses, sail and take on bosses. It shines in co-op with a small group of friends.

Why play it now

When you have a long afternoon, ideally with friends: building the village together is one of the most satisfying things in the genre.

Who it's for

For groups who want a shared project for weeks and anyone who enjoys building at a relaxed pace.

When not to pick it

If you only have 30 minutes: preparing expeditions and travelling take time.

What it offers

  • Exploring: 90 out of 100
  • Building: 90 out of 100
  • Creating: 80 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 60 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 40 out of 100
  • Managing: 40 out of 100
  • Thinking: 35 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Saving
Save at any time
Online
Online co-op
Accessibility
Adjustable difficulty and camera comfort
Disk space
1 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
94% positive (555,997)
Metacritic
90/100
Developer
Iron Gate AB
Release date
9 SEP 2026
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.