Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a Action, Adventure game from Thunder Lotus with a 71% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Thunder Lotus
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.24
- Review signal
- 71% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10-compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 8 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X Yosemite Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Iris 1536 Storage: 8 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04 Processor: 1.8 GHz Dual-Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10-compatible graphics card with at least 256MB of video memory Storage: 8 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Jotun: Valhalla Edition is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, exploration, hand-drawn, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want hand-drawn, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
{ Graphics }— ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long…{ Graphics }— ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long…Now, due to some recent talk about Greek & Norse mythology with a friend, I felt a certain attraction to this game…Some secrets to be uncovered, but definitely not impossible with a bit of 🗺️-reading 🕵️ ♂️ It's maybe a bit too late…Why it fits
Best for players who want a compact, atmospheric, hand-drawn adventure. Choose it for standout fights, exploration, emotional story, and a strong illustrated style.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition, grind, or a game that asks for practice and mastery.