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Desktop Dungeons vs Valheim

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Desktop Dungeons
Desktop DungeonsA fast‑paced puzzle‑roguelike where every step heals, reveals, and challenges you.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Desktop Dungeons is a quick‑play puzzle‑roguelike that drops you into a compact, turn‑based adventure. Each move uncovers new obstacles, heals you, and pushes you toward glorious retirement or ignominious death. Guided by tactical spells and ancient gods, you’ll taxidermy your way to riches while mastering strategic depth in a single‑player experience.

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.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Roguelike / Roguelite
Survival Crafting
Best for
Puzzle‑loving roguelike fans
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$4.99
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release date
2013-11-07
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Specifications
developer
QCF Design
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publisher
QCF Design
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age rating
PEGI 12
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
86/100
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platforms
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PC, Xbox
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth in a compact format
  • High replay value thanks to procedural generation
  • Cross‑platform support lets you play anywhere
  • Rich thematic humor and unique taxidermy system
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited content beyond endless runs
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • Pixel‑art graphics may not appeal to all players
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

What reviewers say

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Valheim Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Valheim recently. Upside: excellent co-op survival loop. Downside: still in early access.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Valheim with friends. Great atmosphere and art. One gripe: combat is simple. Would recommend.

Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Valheim. Strong value. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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