Survival and building · Iron Gate Studio · 2021
Valheim
A Viking afterlife where your group builds a longhouse, sails into storms and slowly earns its way to the next boss.
4.6Crew score out of 5Easy-going
What you do
You arrive in a huge generated world with nothing. Gather wood and stone, build a shelter, cook, craft better tools, then set out to defeat one of the bosses. Each boss unlocks the next region and the next tier of building.
Who it suits
Groups who like a long project. It shines when one person enjoys building, another loves exploring and someone else is happy to cook.
Set up a dedicated world
Valheim saves the world separately from your characters. Ask one person to host a world, or rent a small server, so nobody has to be online for the others to play.
Splitting the jobs
Give people roles. One builds, one hunts, one handles the farm. The game is generous about sharing materials, and a well-organised base makes every trip out easier.
The sea and the storms
Sailing is one of the best things in the game. Building your first longship as a group and crossing open water in a storm is a moment your crew will remember.
On deck
- Up to ten players in one world
- Beautiful building and sailing
- Huge for the price
Below deck
- Slow start for players who dislike gathering
- No voice chat built in
Verdict
A long, satisfying group project that feels like a shared holiday in another world.
Tested with crews and updated on 27 October 2026. Prices, platforms and features change with updates; the official page has the latest.