Game reviews / Valheim
Valheim
2021 · PC · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch 2 · Mac · Linux · Survival · Action · Adventure · Crafting · Open World · Co-op
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Valheim is presented as an atmospheric and expansive Viking survival sandbox whose procedural world, exploration, crafting, construction, progression, sailing, and cooperative adventures are its strongest qualities. Its approachable and relatively forgiving survival systems support both building-focused and expedition-focused play, while bosses and preparation give progression purpose. However, repetitive biome routines, a tedious opening, demanding resource logistics, slow crafting, limited enemy variety, and incomplete early-access elements reduce momentum. Combat, navigation, interfaces, building controls, camera behavior, and occasional technical issues also create friction, particularly for solo players or those seeking convenience.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-09
Pros
- Atmospheric, beautiful procedural world with varied biomes and meaningful exploration
- Deep crafting, construction, progression, and environmental systems
- Especially strong cooperative play, preparation, discovery, and storytelling
- Flexible survival sandbox supporting both building and dangerous expeditions
Cons
- Repetitive biome routines, limited enemy variety, and an occasionally tedious opening
- Demanding ore logistics, slow crafting, and limited quality-of-life conveniences
- Combat, navigation, interfaces, camera behavior, and building controls can feel awkward
- Early-access limitations, technical issues, and uneven balance or difficulty
Review sources
14 sources found across 9 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom
- GameStar · Germany · 89/100
- Jeuxvideo.com · France · 85/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom
- Famitsu · Japan
- GamingBolt · India
- GamingBolt · India
- LevelUp · Mexico
- GameVicio · Brazil
- GameSpot · United States
- Game Informer · United States
- GameStar · Germany · 90/100
- Multiplayer.it · Italy