21 Best Viking Games of All Time

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Vikings. They’re one of the groups of warriors in our history that are so well-known and praised (mostly) that we can’t help but put them in various media and retell their stories (such as with the recent film The Northman). And in video games, if you know where to look, there are Vikings a plenty.

Platform: PS5 PS4Release Date: November 09, 2022

If there is one thing that Kratos seeks more than anything, it’s peace so that he can be with his son. But the gods of Norse mythology have other plans for the duo, and everything comes to a head in God Of War Ragnarok.

When the endless winter approaches, Kratos and Atreus must unite a group of allies to try and stop Ragnarok from happening, but will the machinations of Odin be too much for them? So venture through the Nine realms, unlock the truth, and stop all that’s happening!

The Norse Saga comes to a shocking conclusion. Will you be ready for what it is?

Platforms: PC

Let’s start off with a game that is very good at being a Viking title, shall we?

Valheim is a survival game that you can either play by yourself, or, with up to 9 other players in order to go and live out a Viking journey in a new land full of wonders, dangers, and exploration.

The world of Valheim is procedurally generated, and as such, you’ll have to work together (or work alone) to get supplies to forge your homes, build up your defenses, craft weapons, and see all that is out there in the world.

This includes many different monsters of various varieties and if you’re not careful, you’ll be sent to Valhalla before you’re ready. So build, explore, fight, and what Valheim has to offer you.

Platforms: PC, X/S, PS5

Crusader Kings III is actually a pretty expansive game on its own. But if you want the “Viking