Choose Olija
Choose Olija if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Olija launched in 2021.
Olija vs Volgarr the Viking II
Olija and Volgarr the Viking II both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Olija (2021) is 3 years older than Volgarr the Viking II (2024). Olija scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than Volgarr the Viking II (86.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Volgarr the Viking II
Choose Volgarr the Viking II if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Volgarr the Viking II launched in 2024.
Both Olija and Volgarr the Viking II sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Olija |  Volgarr the Viking II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (387 reviews) | 86.2% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson | Digital Eclipse, Crazy Viking Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Olija (2021) is 3 years older than Volgarr the Viking II (2024).
- Olija scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than Volgarr the Viking II (86.2% positive).
- Olija is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Volgarr the Viking II (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Olija is Deck Verified, Volgarr the Viking II is Deck Playable.
Olija vs Volgarr the Viking II — FAQ
- Should I play Olija or Volgarr the Viking II first?
- If you want chronology, Olija (2021) came out before Volgarr the Viking II (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Olija and Volgarr the Viking II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.