Valheim
Survival · Co-op
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated world.
Good price
- Lowest recorded price
- $9.99
- Typical price
- $12.32
The current price is noticeably below what Valheim usually sells for. A solid moment to buy.
Steam · Best price
Is Valheim for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Exploring big maps at your own pace
- Setting your own goals
- Finding secrets off the beaten path
- Losing track of time in a game
May not be for you if
- You want tight, linear progression
- Big maps overwhelm you
- You only have short play windows
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Where should you buy it?
Official stores
- Steam$19.99−50%$9.99Buy
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Price history
Current best
$9.99
Historical low
$9.99
Average price
$12.32
Last sale
Today
Valheim usually receives a major discount every 7–11 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Valheim?
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated world.
Game details
- Release date
- February 2, 2021
- Developer
- Iron Gate AB
- Publisher
- Coffee Stain Publishing
- Players
- Co-op
- Genres
- Survival, Co-op
- Platforms
- Steam
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryMedium
- ExplorationVery high
- CombatMedium
- DifficultyLow
- GrindMedium
- Session lengthLong
- Co-opVery high
A game about the joy of wandering. It shines when you have a free evening and no plan: pick a direction, follow what you find, and let the map lead.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- Freedom to go anywhere from the start
- A map packed with things to discover
- Great pick-up-and-explore pacing
- A world that's simply fun to wander
Things to consider
- The main story can get lost behind side content
- Some activities repeat over time
- Real progress needs longer sessions
- Completionists can sink 100+ hours
Media
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Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
$9.99
Complete Edition
Best value- Base game
- Valheim — Season Pass
- Valheim — Expansion
$14.99
The Complete Edition includes both expansions and saves you $17.98 compared to buying everything separately.
Additional content
Valheim — Season Pass
$13.99
Valheim — Expansion
$8.99
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Very Positive
Based on 26,300 player reviews
Critics score it 92/100. Player reviews are Very Positive at 94% positive.
- 88/100
IGN
Valheim delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 86/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Iron Gate AB that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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