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Valheim

A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Open World Survival Craft Survival Online Co-Op Open World Multiplayer
Players now
35,253
All-time peak
306,876
24-hour change
+0.58%
Steam reviews
94.3% positive
499,828 reviews · via SteamSpy

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Valheim is a collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct elaborate halls, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin!

Discover an immersive procedurally generated world, with different biomes that each have their distinct environments, unique resources and dangerous enemies. Become a Viking and sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, alone or with up to nine friends!

The Tenth World has been corrupted by hateful forces, in the shape of mighty regional bosses known as the Forsaken. Hone your skills with axes, blades and bows, and prepare yourself by crafting the very best equipment – for it is only by defeating these Forsaken that you will advance in your progress and prove yourself to the Allfather.

Raise Viking longhouses and build bases that offer reprieve from the dangers ahead. Whether you build a small shelter, an entire village or a mountain-side fortress, defence and structural integrity are important, as is decorating it for maximum comfort!

As you discover new materials, you will learn new recipes for crafting, building and cooking – all that a Viking might need! The food system is rewarding rather than punishing, granting you boons and benefits depending on what you eat, and is directly tied to the combat system, where your health and stamina might be just the thing that makes a difference between life and death.

Community-translated languages
In addition to the officially supported languages, Valheim has several community-translated languages. As the name would suggest, these are all translated by fans and members of the community, and the process is frequently ongoing. Thus, we cannot guarantee the quality or completeness of any specific translation.

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Patch 1.0.21 Шведский городок увековечил Valheim, Raft и V Rising на своих улицах - и это только начало Patch 1.0.20
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

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

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

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

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

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

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
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
53
Controller support
full
Metacritic
89
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Stats, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: supported
Linux: supported
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: full

Steam feature declarations

single player multiplayer online co op remote play tablet steam cloud family sharing

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

camera comfort custom volume controls stereo sound adjustable difficulty save anytime
Structured language support (14)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoYes
FrenchYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
TurkishYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
UkrainianYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
Steam Store app details stale · checked 2026-09-06 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-10-30 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.
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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $26.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~13 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 66.1K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▼ -29% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 39.9K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▼ Declining population

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 2 patches in last 30 days.

11 patches and 11 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 2 patches this month

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $29.99.

▲ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 58%
Growth Rate Top 33%
Value Ratio Top 0%

Early Access Active

Time in EA
2107 days
Updates
56
Current Players
43,155

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valheim worth buying right now?
Wait — $26.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Valheim go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
How many people play Valheim?
Healthy — 66.1K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Valheim multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 39.9K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Valheim still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 2 patches in last 30 days. 11 patches and 11 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Valheim?
53.2K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Valheim free to play?
Valheim costs $26.99 on Steam.
What genre is Valheim?
Valheim is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed Valheim?
Valheim was developed by Iron Gate AB and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
What platforms does Valheim support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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