Cortex Command vs Valheim

In a distant future, humanity has amputated its bodies, leaving only brains that remotely pilot machines. As the brain of a fledgling gold‑mining company, you switch between expendable bodies, harvest resources, and build an army while staying safe in your bunker. The fully destructible terrain, programmable AI puppets, and split‑screen co‑op let you explore, fight, and out‑smart rivals on an alien planet, all delivered via the orbital TradeStar marketplace.

Valheim is a co-op survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory, blending base-building, exploration, and challenging boss fights with a striking low-poly art style.

• Deep body‑swap mechanics create unique tactical options.
• Fully destructible 2D environments add strategic depth.
• Robust multiplayer with co‑op and split‑screen support.
• Active modding community extends replayability.

• Excellent co-op survival loop
• Great atmosphere and art
• Strong value
• Rewarding progression

• Steep learning curve for new players.
• Graphics are dated compared to modern indie titles.
• Limited official tutorials for advanced AI programming.

• Still in Early Access
• Grindy resource gathering
• Combat is simple