Choose Volgarr the Viking
Choose Volgarr the Viking if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,036 Steam reviews back the pick.
Volgarr the Viking vs Tamiku
Volgarr the Viking and Tamiku 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. Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 7 years older than Tamiku (2020). Tamiku scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Volgarr the Viking (83.2% 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 Tamiku
Choose Tamiku if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tamiku launched in 2020.
Both Volgarr the Viking and Tamiku sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Volgarr the Viking |  Tamiku | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.2% positive (1,036 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crazy Viking Studios | Josyan, Bibiki |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 7 years older than Tamiku (2020).
- Tamiku scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Volgarr the Viking (83.2% positive).
- Tamiku is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Volgarr the Viking (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Volgarr the Viking is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tamiku has no Deck rating yet.
Volgarr the Viking vs Tamiku — FAQ
- Should I play Volgarr the Viking or Tamiku first?
- If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking (2013) came out before Tamiku (2020). 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 Volgarr the Viking and Tamiku 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.
- Does Volgarr the Viking run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Volgarr the Viking is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tamiku doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.