Valheim is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Iron Gate AB with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by tense, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Iron Gate AB
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: MacOS 11 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 450 or R9 M290X Storage: 3 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: MacOS 14 or later Processor: Apple M1 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: M1 Integrated GPU or Radeon Pro 570X Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Any up to date version Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 Storage: 2 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Any up to date version Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Valheim is worth a closer look if you want survival crafting, great with friends, exploration, and solo-friendly.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and survival crafting.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
Steam review snapshots
was driving my boat, got followed by a serpent, ran from it, got to land safe and park the boat there to…Best survival game ever periodHonestly, the vibe of building your own little (or huge) base and then exploring when you want to see the world….very fun with friends get it !Why it fits
Good for players who want tense survival crafting, exploration, and a solo-friendly or co-op experience. It combines survival pressure, resource gathering, exploration, strong atmosphere, and nautical elements, with solo and friend play both making sense.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike repetition or grind.