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Etrian Mystery Dungeon
Etrian Mystery DungeonExplore ever‑changing dungeons in a turn‑based fantasy roguelike
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Venture into the mysterious, randomly generated dungeons surrounding the village of Aslarga. Combine classic Etrian Odyssey party building and skill trees with the unpredictable layout of Mystery Dungeon adventures. Take up to four heroes into turn‑based combat where positioning and class abilities decide victory, and reap rich loot while uncovering the secrets of the Amber Yggdrasil.

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
Fans of tactical roguelike RPGs
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
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release date
2015-03-05
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Specifications
developer
Spike Chunsoft
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publisher
NIS America, Atlus, Sega
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age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
78/100
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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 class and skill customization
  • Infinite replayability through random dungeons
  • Strategic turn‑based combat adds tactical depth
  • Rich fantasy setting with engaging lore
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Only available on Nintendo 3DS, no modern ports
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • 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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