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Assassin's Creed Valhalla vs Blades and Bullets

Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Blades and Bullets both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) is 1 year older than Blades and Bullets (2023). Blades and Bullets is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Assassin's Creed Valhalla (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD). 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 Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Choose Assassin's Creed Valhalla if you want the HDR available, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. 14,313 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Blades and Bullets

Choose Blades and Bullets if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blades and Bullets launched in 2023.

Both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Blades and Bullets sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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

Assassin's Creed Valhalla vs Blades and Bullets — Steam metadata comparison
Assassin's Creed Valhalla — Steam game coverAssassin's Creed ValhallaBlades and Bullets — Steam game coverBlades and Bullets
Released20222023
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price59.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews68.8% positive (14,313 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersUbisoft MontrealChaotic Heart Studios, Zygobot

Side by side

Assassin's Creed Valhalla vs Blades and Bullets — FAQ

Should I play Assassin's Creed Valhalla or Blades and Bullets first?
If you want chronology, Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) came out before Blades and Bullets (2023). 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 Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Blades and Bullets similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.
Does Assassin's Creed Valhalla run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Assassin's Creed Valhalla is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Blades and Bullets doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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