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Nuclear Throne
Nuclear ThroneFast‑paced roguelike shooter where mutants battle for the ultimate weapon.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Nuclear Throne is an action roguelike by Vlambeer that pits twelve mutant heroes against a hostile, post‑apocalyptic wasteland. Players mutate on the fly, collect powerful guns, and fight through procedurally generated levels to claim the mysterious super‑weapon. The game supports single‑player, multiplayer and co‑operative modes across PC, consoles and Switch, offering relentless twin‑stick combat, endless replayability and a gritty sci‑fi aesthetic.

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
Hardcore roguelike and twin‑stick shooter fans
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
release date
2015-12-05
Specifications
developer
Vlambeer
publisher
Vlambeer
age rating
ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
84/100
platforms
PC, Xbox
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Highly replayable with endless procedural content
  • Deep mutation and weapon customization systems
  • Responsive twin‑stick controls
  • Robust co‑op options for up to four players
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Steep learning curve can be intimidating for newcomers
  • Permadeath may frustrate casual players
  • Limited narrative depth beyond the core premise
  • 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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