Valheim is a collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct elaborate halls, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!Discover an immersive procedurally generated world, with different biomes that each have their distinct environments, unique resources and dangerous enemies. Become a Viking and sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, alone or with up to nine friends!The...
Valheim is a collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct elaborate halls, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!
Discover an immersive procedurally generated world, with different biomes that each have their distinct environments, unique resources and dangerous enemies. Become a Viking and sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, alone or with up to nine friends!
The Tenth World has been corrupted by hateful forces, in the shape of mighty regional bosses known as the Forsaken. Hone your skills with axes, blades and bows, and prepare yourself by crafting the very best equipment – for it is only by defeating these Forsaken that you will advance in your progress and prove yourself to the Allfather.
Raise Viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Whether you build a small shelter, an entire village or a mountain-side fortress, defence and structural integrity are important, as is decorating it for maximum comfort!
As you discover new materials, you will learn new recipes for crafting, building and cooking – all that a Viking might need! The food system is rewarding rather than punishing, granting you boons and benefits depending on what you eat, and is directly tied to the combat system, where your health and stamina might be just the thing that makes a difference between life and death.
Community-translated languages
In addition to the officially supported languages, Valheim has several community-translated languages. As the name would suggest, these are all translated by fans and members of the community, and the process is frequently ongoing. Thus, we cannot guarantee the quality or completeness of any specific translation.
Configurations
Windows
SteamOS + Linux
MacOS
minimum*
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space
Additional Notes: The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina
recommended*
OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 1 GB available space
minimum*
OS: Any up to date version
Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
Storage: 2 GB available space
recommended*
OS: Any up to date version
Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
minimum*
OS: MacOS 11 or later
Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon Pro 450 or R9 M290X
Storage: 3 GB available space
recommended*
OS: MacOS 14 or later
Processor: Apple M1
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: M1 Integrated GPU or Radeon Pro 570X
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Reviews
9.5
Game review score
based on 114 reviews, all languages included
Valheim is an absolute gem for players who love a more relaxed yet immersive survival experience. Set in a vast, procedurally-generated Viking world, the game invites you to explore, build, and fight your way through a gorgeous, ever-changing landscape. What makes Valheim stand out is its balance between challenge and fun—it’s a survival game that never feels punishing, offering players the freedom to progress at their own pace, whether you’re playing solo or with friends.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of Valheim is its base-building. The game gives you a ton of freedom to create your own Viking settlement, from simple shelters to sprawling fortresses. The building mechanics are intuitive, and it’s really satisfying to gather resources, craft, and watch your creations come to life. Whether you're working on a cozy cabin by the sea or an elaborate hall for your clan, Valheim makes the process feel relaxed and rewarding.
Exploration is another big part of the experience. Valheim’s world is full of varied biomes like forests, mountains, and swamps, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. You can spend hours just sailing across its beautiful oceans or wandering through its misty woods, uncovering hidden treasures and ancient ruins. The combat is simple but fun, letting you take on mythical creatures and bosses as you gear up with weapons and armor crafted from the resources you find.
What really sets Valheim apart is its co-op play. It’s a blast to team up with friends and take on the world together, whether you’re building a village, hunting for resources, or preparing for epic boss fights. The game’s difficulty scales with the number of players, making it easy to enjoy with a group or on your own without it ever feeling too overwhelming.
Visually, Valheim has a charming, minimalist style that perfectly captures its Viking theme. The world feels atmospheric and alive, especially with the changing weather and lighting effects that add a lot of depth to its environments. Plus, the soundtrack is relaxing and fits the mood perfectly, making even the quiet moments of exploration feel serene.
Overall, Valheim is an incredibly laid-back and enjoyable survival game. Whether you're looking to go on epic adventures, build your dream Viking homestead, or just hang out with friends in a beautiful world, it’s a game that offers a little something for everyone. It’s easy to pick up and play, with just the right balance of exploration, crafting, and combat to keep you coming back for more!!
It's one of the best open-world survival games I have ever played. It has its own unique experience. Despite its early access, it has a lot of potential to grow. It's similar to Minecraft in terms of ideas, but I think it is more interesting and has a very unique storyline.
Valheim is a survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Players must explore, gather resources, build shelters, and craft weapons and tools in order to survive and thrive. The game features a variety of biomes, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. Valheim also features a cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing players to work together to build and explore.
Overall, Valheim is a promising survival crafting game with a lot to offer. It is definitely worth checking out if you are a fan of the genre.
This is by far one of the best crafting/survival/building games I have ever had the joy of playing.
It offers rich environments, both co-op & PVP gameplay, the combat is enjoyable and challenging and scales with however many people you are playing with.
Simple yet amazing and addicting game, low poly but with a great light compartment. You feel like a real viking and it is actually incredible to see how it can work with this low poly approach. Crazy good game mechanics and fight mechanics. just wow
Atmosphere
Building system, pace, discovery
Sense of achievement
Maybe world too big
A bit overwelming for solos (especially for retrieve stuff in case of death
Fans of other survival games like Ark and Minecraft will really love it. The game has a very beautiful and unique pixel art style. The art style isn't lazy. There are advanced graphical elements like light bloom effects and other features which contrast really well with the pixel graphics. The music is absolutely killer. Really makes you feel like a true viking. The buildings system is really cool too.
Read my full review over at setreadygame.com
Enemies are genuinely difficult
Soundtrack is great
World is beautiful
Love the art style
Defines itself. Feels like a real viking game
Pixelated Graphics can be draining after long play sessions
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