Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 81 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 30 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 61 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 40 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 19 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 553k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews50% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
81 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whereas other games in this genre tend to feel like you're just ticking progression checkboxes, Valheim feels like you're going on an adventure in a hostile world.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The optimization is great, the graphics have a unique style, and the soundtrack is nothing short of magical.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
23 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Playing alone creates an immersive survival journey, while multiplayer turns every expedition into a memorable story filled with triumphs, disasters, and plenty of laughs.
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I like that combat and your characters skillset are dictated by what gear and weapons you choose, rather than spent talent points.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Great fun in co-op and although frustrating at times the grind rewards make it worthwhile
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
And don't get me started on the soundtrack; the OST of this game is really immersive.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay81 reviews
Graphics30 reviews
Multiplayer23 reviews
Story and characters20 reviews
Co-op17 reviews
Audio13 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Combat66% still recommend
Difficulty57% still recommend
Interface42% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking70% still recommend
Bugs33% still recommend
Optimization75% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Save Anytime
- Stats
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$29.99
The lowest we've tracked is $9.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $29.99
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