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Valheim's Final Chapter Wasn't Always Going To Look Like This
In our interview, Valheim art director Robin Eyre discusses the Deep North, the road to 1.0, and what's next.
TheGamer
Zelda Meets Studio Ghibli And Valheim In New Open-World Survival RPG You Can Play Free Now
Inspiration can strike at any moment. For many Steamcreators, channeling past hits and putting a unique spin on them can be a winning formula. The platform's recommendation system helps heaps, since any given Zelda fan can be pointed toward their next adventure at any time.
Steam News
New Open-World Game on Steam Is Basically Zelda: Breath of the Wild Meets Valheim, But It Isn't Basic
This new Steam survival game blends Breath of the Wild exploration with Valheim-style survival, but its storms give it an identity of its own.
Game Rant
Valheim Dev Is Making an Open-World Co-Op Space Sim Game
Valheim's lead engineer and designer, Jonathan Smårs, is set to release an immersive space simulation game on Steam called Starpath, which will feature real-world distances and sizes. Starpath has already gained nearly 90,000 wishlists on Steam and is becoming one of the genre's most anticipated...
Steam NewsValheim Dev Is Making an Open-World Co-Op Space Sim Game
The Valheim developer is set to release an incredibly ambitious space sim that lets players explore the entire galaxy alone or with friends.
Game Rant
Valheim Doesn’t Feel Ideal Just Yet on Switch 2
Valheim is an incredible indie on other platforms and I could see that happening eventually with the Switch 2 version too.
Siliconera
Red Dead Redemption Meets Valheim In New Survival Western You Can Play Free Now
The survival Western isn't a new category in gaming by any means, dating back as far as the iconic Oregon Trail, but you might be surprised at just how many upcoming games fit the bill on Steam and other platforms like the Epic Games Store. The combination feels particularly natural, taking the...
Steam News
New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game on Steam Mixes Valheim with Red Dead Redemption 2
While Red Dead Redemption 2 is a beloved video game, there is one criticism about it that has come up time and time again over the years: its multiplayer component has never been given the support it deserves. Compared to the endlessly growing GTA Online, it didn’t take long for Red Dead Online...
Steam NewsNew Open-World Survival-Crafting Game on Steam Mixes Valheim with Red Dead Redemption 2
Gamers seeking a Wild West game to play with their squad are in luck, as a new Valheim-style title is coming to Steam this year.
Game Rant
Valheim review: Worth the wait
Valheim is a masterful blend of linear progression with open survival gameplay.
Shacknews
Valheim 1.0 Makes a Strong Case for Starting Over After Hundreds of Hours
Valheim 1.0 gives longtime players a surprisingly good reason to leave hundreds of hours behind and experience the journey from the beginning.
Game Rant
This mod delivers what Valheim was missing all these years: seasons
Another reason to update our list of recommendations.
PC Gamer
New Open-World Co-Op Game with 100K Steam Wishlists Has Serious Valheim Vibes
Steam has an upcoming open-world survival game called Stormforge that looks like a new take on Valheim with Breath of the Wild visuals. Stormforge has already reached over 100,000 wishlists on Steam, which is an early sign of its high potential to become the next big release in the genre. Lucky for...
Steam NewsNew Open-World Co-Op Game with 100K Steam Wishlists Has Serious Valheim Vibes
A brand-new open-world survival game on Steam that has earned an impressive number of wishlists could be the perfect choice for fans of Valheim.
Game Rant
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Valheim
After more than five years in early access, Valheim 1.0 is finally here, and can be played from start to finish for the very first time. While Valheim’s gameplay will feel familiar to fans of the survival crafting genre--and has influenced other games released in the years since--the viking-themed...
GameSpot
The best Valheim mods for no-nonsense crafting, portable building plans, and more RNG sightseeing
And best of all, these mods are 1.0-ready.
PC Gamer
Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune
If there's one genre where players are spoilt for choice at the moment, it's survival games. There are just so many to pick from the minute, and one of the leads on Palworld believes the scene has truly come into its own after a few wilderness years where not many releases stood out. "What a year...
Steam NewsPalworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune
And of course, the Pocketpair-published Windrose
GamesRadar
What Does the Crown of Roots Do in Valheim?
Getting the Crown of Roots in Valheim involves hunting a rare swamp monster and spending a ton of money.
Game Rant
Review: Valheim (Switch 2) - Epic Survival Crafter Finally Hits 1.0, With Performance & Crossplay Hiccups
Great Odin's Raven. I spent my first few hours in Valheim running around in my underwear. Only a casual acquaintance of the survival-crafting genre, I was nevertheless sucked in by the open-world freedom and rich Nordic vibe the game had to offer. Pushing out into the (relatively) safe Meadows...
Nintendo Life
PSA: You can customize Valheim sign text for color-coded storage chests without downloading a single mod
Where to find a fishing rod and how to catch fish in the Viking survival game.
PC Gamer
How to Farm Flax in Valheim (Locations & How to Use)
Raid a few goblin villages to make your own field of Flax in Valheim.
Game Rant
How to Get Dragon Eggs in Valheim (Locations & How to Use)
Dragon Eggs in Valheim are easy to spot, but if you're unlucky, you may need to visit a different mountain.
Game Rant
Valheim devs finally get around to reading 5 years of player feedback, let you remap dodge key
Now get to work unlearning five years of three-key muscle memory.
PC Gamer
Moder Boss Fight Guide in Valheim (Tips, Tricks, and Recommendations)
Here are a couple of tricks you can use to make the boss fight in Valheim's Mountain biome a little bit easier.
Game Rant
How to Cook & Place Feasts in Valheim
Prepare mouth-watering banquets in Valheim using specialized tools and ingredients from the Swamp biome.
Game Rant
How to Craft the Frostner Mace in Valheim
Here's how you can get one of the coolest mid-game maces in Valheim.
Game Rant
What is the Purpose of Love Potions in Valheim?
Love Potions in Valheim don't quite work the way you think they do, but they're pretty handy when it comes to getting money and materials.
Game Rant
How to fish in Valheim
Where to find a fishing rod and how to catch fish in the Viking survival game.
PC Gamer
How To Get And Use The Grappling Hook In Valheim
Learn how to get the Grappling Hook in Valheim, including every material required and where to find them.
TheGamer
How To Find The Deep North In Valheim
Learn how to get to the Deep North in Valheim, including where to sail and what to bring before you go.
TheGamer
How to Enable Cheats with Achievements in Valheim
If you want to unlock achievements in Valheim even after enabling cheats or mods, here's what you need to do.
Game Rant
Valheim 1.0 lets cheaters earn achievements by admitting their crimes and then cheating even harder: "Oden will surely know if you use it dishonourably"
The path to Valhalla can included redemption
GamesRadar
Valheim 1.0 Review – Back to Hunting and Building
Now that Valheim's developers finally consider it to be a "complete" game, it's time to see if the survival crafting title is any good.
GamingBolt
Valheim adds ridiculously long cheat code so players who cheated can earn achievements
The survival game’s 1.0 update added more than 50 achievements, but using developer commands could previously block players from unlocking them.
Dexerto
Valheim: Bonemass Boss Guide (Tips, Tricks, & Strategies)
Struggling with the big bone blob in the swamps of Valheim? Here are a few tricks you can use to make the fight easier.
Game Rant
How to Craft a Wolf Fur Cape in Valheim
Keep yourself warm and protected from ice attacks in Valheim with this cape made from wolf fur.
Game Rant
After more than 400 hours of Valheim in early access, I love the journey from naked adventurer to godly Viking now more than ever
I threw out the whole Viking and started over from the beginning. I'm still not sick of it.
PC Gamer
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – September 13, 2026 – Fire Emblem and LEGO Batman incoming, Valheim and Meccha Chameleon with strong debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of September 13, 2026 are now available. Following the start of pre-loads for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, it’s already taken the top spot. That’s not the only new game on the way – LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is also dropping in a...
Nintendo Everything