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Volgarr the Viking vs More Dark

Volgarr the Viking and More Dark both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 6 years older than More Dark (2019). Volgarr the Viking is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than More Dark (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Volgarr the Viking vs More Dark — Steam metadata comparison
Volgarr the Viking — Steam game coverVolgarr the VikingMore Dark — Steam game coverMore Dark
Released20132019
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD10.99 USD
Steam reviews83.2% positive (1,036 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCrazy Viking StudiosHugePixel

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Volgarr the Viking vs More Dark — FAQ

Should I play Volgarr the Viking or More Dark first?
If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking (2013) came out before More Dark (2019). 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 More Dark similar?
They overlap on 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. More Dark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.