A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage.

Entered the Steam 250 weekly chart as a new entry at #1 with a score of 9.72 and a 94% positive rating from 544,257 reviews. Version 1.0 released 9 September 2026.

Key features

Five years of Early Access ended here

Valheim shipped into Early Access in 2021 and only reached 1.0 on 9 September 2026. That matters because the 544,257 reviews attached to this score are not launch-week enthusiasm; they are five years of players deciding the game was worth staying for.

Ten-player co-op with no server browser in the way

Sessions run for one to ten players, and the world is procedurally generated per seed. The practical effect is that a group can start a world in minutes and keep returning to the same one, which is why Valheim tends to become a standing appointment rather than a weekend.

Building is load-bearing, literally

Structures obey a structural-integrity system rather than snapping into place, so a long hall needs supports and a tall tower needs a base. It converts building from decoration into a problem you can fail at, which is what keeps it engaging past the first house.

Where to find Valheim

• Available now on Steam — $29.99

Who made Valheim

Iron Gate developed Valheim, published by Coffee Stain Publishing. You can see their other games and where to follow them on the Iron Gate studio page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Valheim out of Early Access?

Yes. Valheim left Early Access and released as version 1.0 on 9 September 2026, after roughly five years in Early Access.

How much does Valheim cost?

29.99 dollars on Steam. It may be lower during seasonal sales.

How many players can play Valheim together?

One to ten players per world. The world is procedurally generated from a seed and persists between sessions.

Who made Valheim?

Iron Gate, a Swedish studio. Coffee Stain Publishing publishes it.

Is Valheim worth buying in 2026?

It holds a 94% positive rating from 544,257 Steam reviews and entered the Steam 250 weekly chart at number one on its 1.0 release. It is a survival crafting game, so it rewards players who enjoy long build projects and co-op sessions.