Valheim (2021)
- Developer
- Iron Gate AB
- Publisher
- Coffee Stain Publishing
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 537,633 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 109 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A punishing yet rewarding survival journey through a mythical Norse world, where cooperation, building, and exploration are essential against brutal foes and harsh environments.
brutalsurvivalexplorationcozychallengingopen worldcraftingmythological
What players say
Players love Valheim's unique atmosphere and sense of adventure, but split on its difficulty: the early game is balanced and rewarding, while the mid-to-late game feels punishing with one-shot kills and tedious corpse runs. The game is widely praised for co-op play, but solo players face a steep grind.
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