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ToeJam & Earl
ToeJam & EarlFunky alien duo explores random Earth levels in co‑op chaos
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

ToeJam & Earl is an early 1990s dungeon‑crawling adventure where two alien rappers crash‑land on a bizarre version of Earth. Players navigate 25 randomly generated levels, collecting spaceship parts while battling quirky enemies and discovering hidden items. The game supports both single‑player and two‑player cooperative modes, with split‑screen when the characters separate, delivering unique dialogue and humor that only appears in co‑op play.

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 retro co‑op adventure games
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1991-03-12
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Specifications
developer
Johnson Voorsanger Productions
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publisher
Tec Toy, Sega of America, Sega, Sega Corporation
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age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
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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
  • Randomized levels boost replayability
  • Entertaining co‑op dialogue and jokes
  • Simple controls suitable for all ages
  • Distinct retro art and funky soundtrack
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Limited graphical fidelity by modern standards
  • No online multiplayer option
  • Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 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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