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Subnautica
SubnauticaDive into an alien ocean and survive the depths.
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive. After crash landing in your Life Pod, manage oxygen, gather resources, and build habitats as you uncover the mysteries of the deep sea. The open‑world experience offers endless exploration from sun‑lit reefs to dark trenches.

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
Survival Crafting
Survival Crafting
Best for
Survival adventure gamers
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2018-01-23
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Specifications
developer
Unknown Worlds
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publisher
Gearbox Publishing, Unknown Worlds
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age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
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multiplayer
Single player
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critic score
84/100
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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
  • Rich, immersive underwater environments
  • Deep crafting and base‑building systems
  • Engaging single‑player narrative
  • Support for VR adds extra immersion
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited multiplayer options (single‑player only)
  • Performance can dip on lower‑end hardware
  • Steep learning curve for resource management
  • 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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