Underplayed Gems

Volgarr the Viking (2013)

Volgarr the Viking cover
Developer
Crazy Viking Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 2,450 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brutally difficult, no-frills arcade platformer that demands precision reflexes and relentless perseverance.

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What players say

Players describe Volgarr the Viking as an unforgiving but fair platformer that demands patience and repetition. The controls are tight, but some find them stiff, and there are no checkpoints before bosses. Players split on whether the difficulty is rewarding or simply too punishing.

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