Valheim

by Iron Gate AB, Coffee Stain Publishing

The Developer Says...

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Players Like...

❤ Diverse and Intriguing Exploration

The procedurally-generated open world divides itself into distinct biomes, each with unique environments, resources, and challenges. As players venture into new biomes, they unlock access to novel crafting recipes and gear, fostering a sense of progression and discovery. Progressing through the game's boss battles grants players powerful tools, materials, and abilities, allowing them to survive in increasingly perilous areas. This creates a compelling loop of exploration, preparation, and combat.

❤ Challenging yet Gratifying Combat

The combat system emphasizes timing, positioning, and resource management. Enemies hit hard, requiring players to learn attack patterns and carefully manage their stamina to effectively block, parry, and dodge. This combat system presents a high skill ceiling, rewarding players with a genuine sense of accomplishment when overcoming difficult foes. While dying results in dropped gear, the ability to recover these items encourages strategic planning for forays into dangerous regions.

❤ Immersive Survival and Construction

Survival mechanics integrate seamlessly into the gameplay loop. Players must gather resources, construct shelters, and prepare nourishing meals to endure the harsh environments. The intuitive crafting system unlocks new recipes as players discover novel materials. The physics-based building system incentivizes the construction of sturdy, well-designed structures, as players must manage structural integrity and ventilation.

❤ Cooperative Multiplayer Opportunities

The game supports up to 10 players on a single server, allowing friends to explore, build, and conquer the world together. The mechanics lend themselves well to cooperative play, enabling players to divide tasks, share resources, and support each other in combat. The flexibility to transition between single-player and multiplayer worlds, as well as the option to lock servers for private play, encourages a sense of shared progression.

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