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Games like Volgarr the Viking II

If Volgarr the Viking II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Roar of Revenge, Maeldor: Quest Of The Artifact and Olija — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its checkpoint destruction grants gold, challenging and epic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Volgarr the Viking II: A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Digital Eclipse, Crazy Viking Studios
Volgarr the Viking II — Steam game cover
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Checkpoint destruction grants goldLonger levels with breakable checkpoints balance difficultyRetro pixel art and music evoke classic 16 bit platformersChallengingEpicIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Volgarr the Viking II also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Roar of Revenge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.69 USDSteam ↗
  2. Maeldor: Quest Of The Artifact

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Ready for an adventure? A RPG inspired handcrafted story-driven action-adventure platformer! Control a fellowship of 3 heroes as they travel to Mount Trumnor! Discover a magical world, fight your enemies, upgrade your heroes, find treasures, meet locals and be part of an epic quest to save Maeldor!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Olija

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Beholgar 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Ranked #4 for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns — and this time, his enemies are otherworldly! Deep beneath the earth, the mighty Djinn King stirs. To prevent his rise and save the world from eternal darkness, Beholgar embarks on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.19 USDSteam ↗
  5. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Ranked #5 for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Volkolak: The Will of Gods

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.14 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Salt and Sacrifice

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

    2023ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Fallen Tear: The Ascension

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Volgarr the Viking II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Volgarr the Viking II

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Volgarr the Viking

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Reviewers of Volgarr the Viking II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Reviewers of Volgarr the Viking II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Shovel Knight Dig

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Reviewers of Volgarr the Viking II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Volgarr the Viking II at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Volgarr the Viking II on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Coming soon from Digital Eclipse

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from Digital Eclipse — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. Disney•Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. Play through authentic movie moments in Story Mode, or drop into the wild west sandbox of Woody’s Roundup in Toy Box Mode.

    Releases Oct 15, 2026ActionAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Disney•Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup!

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features four Toy Story titles and A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with quality-of-life improvements and behind-the-scenes content.

    Releases Oct 15, 2026ActionAdventureRacingSteam ↗
  3. Barbie™ Rewind

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Decorate the DreamHouse™ through the decades, while playing classic Barbie games. In Barbie™ Rewind, Barbie invites you into her cozy, creative world and entrusts you to customize her DreamHouse. Barbie also left you her game collection, so you can revisit your favorite Barbie video games.

    Releases Nov 12, 2026ActionSportsAdventureSteam ↗

More from Digital Eclipse

Other recommendable Steam games by Digital Eclipse, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.

    2018Action29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full 3D remake of the first game in the legendary Wizardry series of RPGs.

    2024ActionRPG34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

    2025Action49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Disney Afternoon Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.

    2017Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.

    2022Action15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers' long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.

    2024Action34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.

    2022ActionAdventureCasual39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Another title from Digital Eclipse, the studio behind Volgarr the Viking II.

    Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION is packed with classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games from the very early days of Dueling — bursting with retro RPGs and strategic card games with beloved anime characters!

    2025StrategySimulationRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Olija

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blasphemous 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking II.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Salt and Sacrifice

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking II.

    Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

    2023ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Volgarr the Viking II

Does Volgarr the Viking II run on Steam Deck?
Volgarr the Viking II is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Volgarr the Viking II cost?
Volgarr the Viking II is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Volgarr the Viking II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Volgarr the Viking II are Roar of Revenge, Maeldor: Quest Of The Artifact, Olija.
Who developed Volgarr the Viking II?
Volgarr the Viking II was developed by Digital Eclipse, Crazy Viking Studios and published by Digital Eclipse, Atari.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Volgarr the Viking II.

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