Valheim is a Norse-themed survival game developed by Iron Gate Studio, first released in Early Access in 2021. You play as a fallen Viking who must fight their way through purgatory in the world of Valheim. Explore a procedurally generated world with diverse biomes and boss enemies to restore order. Valheim is still in Early Access, but version 1.0 is right around the corner!
You begin in a peaceful-looking area and must survive. Gather wood and stone, use food to boost health and stamina, and build your first small shelter. With a workbench, you can craft weapons and tools to harvest more resources and take down your first animals and monsters. What starts as a cozy adventure steadily becomes more challenging.
Every biome in Valheim has a boss you must defeat. Only then can you unlock the upgrades needed to progress and gather new materials. Prepare thoroughly for these encounters and use every tool at your disposal to bring the boss down. You’ll face many creatures from Norse mythology—and you’ll have to conquer them!
Exploration is also central, as Valheim’s world is vast and full of secrets. Each biome holds new surprises—some good, some not so good. Roam swampy marshes, scale towering mountain ranges, or trudge through an ash-covered valley of fire. Valheim never gets boring and offers plenty of variety the farther you travel. And no Viking game would be complete without the sea. Use different ships to sail from island to island and uncover new lands. Learn to read the weather to sail more effectively. Who knows what you’ll discover along the way?
Valheim also features robust building with a sophisticated system that puts many other survival games in the shade. The game allows complex constructions with different materials so you can create a unique base—mixing realism and fantasy into a fantastic combination.
Valheim offers a vibrant mix: explore the world, discover new weapons, defeat bosses, or settle down and build a cozy homestead. That blend is exactly what makes this Viking adventure so special.
Valheim shines as a multiplayer game—and 4NetPlayers is the perfect place to host. Rent your own Valheim server and play with friends. Experience thrilling adventures, fight through different biomes, and take down the bosses waiting at the end of each region. Share resources and weapons and try different strategies to push forward together.
Mods can also spice up your gameplay. In our wiki, you’ll learn everything important about the game, hosting a server, and modding.