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Valheim

Valheim is a multiplayer survival sandbox game developed by Iron Gate Studio. It was released in early access on February 2, 2021.

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Valheim

Released
February 2, 2021
Developer(s)
Iron Gate AB
Publisher(s)
Coffee Stain Studios
Genre(s)
Sandbox , Survival

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Valheim Damage Type Tier List

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Valheim and Minecraft are leaders in the sandbox genre, but there's a gameplay area where Valheim exceeds its Mojang Studios competitor.

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Valheim Releases New Update for April 2024

Iron Gate Studio releases a new update for Valheim that boosts performance, fixes bugs, and introduces new gameplay improvements.

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Valheim's Haldor and Hildir May Be the Game's Greatest Mystery

Valheim's Hildir and Haldor NPCs are a mysterious pair, with their reason for wandering the tenth realm obscured from players.

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8 Best Games With Private Servers
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Robin Eyre explains how Iron Gate Studios practices and lessons have informed the development of his personal Metroidvania passion project.

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Valheim Player Shows Off Massive Meadows Base

A Valheim player shares their massive base built in the Meadows, highlighting their skill with the game's building mechanics to the community.

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The Argument For and Against a Valheim PvP Update

PvP may not be the focus of Valheim's gameplay, but an update to the mode has the potential to bear fruit for Iron Gate Studios.

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Valheim Player Gives the Plains a World of Warcraft Makeover

A Valheim player gives their Plains biome an impressive World of Warcraft makeover with buildings inspired by the popular Blizzard MMO.

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Players don't need the newest hardware to enjoy great open-world games. Here are some of the best titles that work well on low-end systems.

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13 Best Co-Op Open-World Games, Ranked

Here are a variety of options for the best co-op games that can be experienced in an open world setting.

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Valheim: Best Iron Weapons, Ranked

Iron weapons in Valheim are sturdy, reliable, and not too difficult to craft. Here's how they all stack up when compared against each other.

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Valheim May Already Possess One Aspect of Minecraft's Longevity

Among Valheim's many claims to fame, one of its gameplay systems has the potential to give the title Minecraft's long lifespan.

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Try out these exciting co-op games with a keyboard and mouse for immersive experiences with easier and more reliable controls.

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Future updates for Valheim need to revisit a troubling aspect added in a previous content update for the game, the Mistlands biome update.

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From the classic Minecraft to Valheim and Conan Exiles, these survival titles offer gripping action and engaging combat.

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Valheim Player Creates Impressive Riverside Base

A Valheim player creates an impressive base that acts as a river port after reaching the Plains biome and discovering the Tar resource.

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Valheim Player Builds Incredible Meadows Cathedral

A Valheim player creates an incredible Cathedral in the Meadows biome that was meticulously crafted using Black Marble, Iron, and Wood.

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