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Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition
Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary EditionClumsy one‑handed surgery chaos for PS4 players
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition lets you control Doctor Nigel Burke’s flailing arm with a single controller, attempting to save the hapless patient Bob in a hilariously physics‑driven operation. The game adds an exclusive offline co‑op mode, so two players can each control a hand and create even more surgical mayhem together.

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
Sandbox & Creative
Survival Crafting
Best for
Fans of quirky, physics‑based party games
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
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release date
2014-08-12
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Specifications
developer
Bossa Studios
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publisher
Bossa Studios
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age rating
ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
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critic score
67/100
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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
  • Unique one‑handed control scheme
  • Hilarious physics‑based chaos
  • Fun offline co‑op for two players
  • Short, replayable sessions
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited platform availability (PS4 only)
  • Steep learning curve for precise actions
  • May feel repetitive after many surgeries
  • 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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