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Volgarr the Viking vs Eternum EX

Volgarr the Viking and Eternum EX both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Volgarr the Viking (2013) is 5 years older than Eternum EX (2018). Volgarr the Viking scores higher on Steam reviews (83.2% positive) than Eternum EX (72.7% 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

Choose Volgarr the Viking if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,036 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Eternum EX

Choose Eternum EX if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eternum EX launched in 2018.

Both Volgarr the Viking and Eternum EX sit in Action and Indie 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

Volgarr the Viking vs Eternum EX — Steam metadata comparison
Volgarr the Viking — Steam game coverVolgarr the VikingEternum EX — Steam game coverEternum EX
Released20132018
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews83.2% positive (1,036 reviews)72.7% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCrazy Viking StudiosRadin Games, Flynn's Arcade

Side by side

Volgarr the Viking vs Eternum EX — FAQ

Should I play Volgarr the Viking or Eternum EX first?
If you want chronology, Volgarr the Viking (2013) came out before Eternum EX (2018). 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 Eternum EX similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Eternum EX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Volgarr the Viking vs Eternum EX — Verdict (2026) · imho.run