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Arma 2
Arma 2Realistic military sandbox shooter with deep tactical gameplay
Valheim
ValheimA brutal co-op Viking survival game in a procedural world.
Overview
Description

Arma 2 delivers an expansive open‑world battlefield where players command infantry, vehicles, and aircraft in realistic combat scenarios. Its detailed simulation mechanics and mod‑friendly engine let you craft missions ranging from covert stealth ops to full‑scale warfare.

Valheim is a co-op survival crafting game set in a procedurally generated Norse purgatory, blending base-building, exploration, and challenging boss fights with a striking low-poly art style.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)

Around $19.99 (Early Access).

Category
Sandbox & Creative
Survival Crafting
Best for
Fans of realistic tactical shooters
Co-op survival and base-building fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$39.99
release date
2009-06-17
Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
publisher
505 Games, Got Game Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
0/100
platforms
PC, Xbox
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical realism
  • Huge, open‑world map
  • Strong modding community
  • Robust multiplayer support
  • Excellent co-op survival loop
  • Great atmosphere and art
  • Strong value
  • Rewarding progression
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Limited official single‑player storyline
  • Still in Early Access
  • Grindy resource gathering
  • Combat is simple
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
3
User rating
Not enough data
4.3 (4)

What reviewers say

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Valheim Reviews

4.3 (4)
Anonymous

Fun with caveats

Picked up Valheim recently. Upside: excellent co-op survival loop. Downside: still in early access.

Anonymous

So much fun

Been playing Valheim with friends. Great atmosphere and art. One gripe: combat is simple. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Valheim. Strong value. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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