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Nether
NetherSurvive a post‑apocalyptic city where every decision could be your last.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Nether thrusts you into a hostile urban wasteland where powerful teleporting creatures called Nethers and other players hunt you at every turn. Scavenge, trade, craft, and loot to stay alive while navigating towering high‑rises and crumbling streets. Team up as a tribe or go solo, balancing stealth, tactical combat, and quick decision‑making to complete dangerous world objectives. In the end you must choose to prey on others or pray for survival.

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
Freemium
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Survival‑RPG fans and competitive MMO players
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Phosphor
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publisher
Nether Productions, LLC
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age rating
PEGI 16
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
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critic score
60/100
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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
General
release date
2014-06-05
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • High tension gameplay with constant danger.
  • Deep crafting and loot systems.
  • Large player counts create dynamic encounters.
  • Supports both solo and cooperative play.
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new players.
  • Server stability can be inconsistent.
  • Limited content updates since launch.
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

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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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