Geometry Dash vs Valheim
Geometry Dash and Valheim 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. Geometry Dash (2014) is 7 years older than Valheim (2021). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Geometry Dash (93.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Geometry Dash |  Valheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (270,691 reviews) | 94.7% positive (254,749 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | RobTop Games | Iron Gate AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Geometry Dash (2014) is 7 years older than Valheim (2021).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Geometry Dash (93.7% positive).
- Geometry Dash is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Valheim has co-op; Geometry Dash does not.
- Steam Deck: Geometry Dash is Deck Playable, Valheim is Deck Verified.
Geometry Dash vs Valheim — FAQ
- Which is better, Geometry Dash or Valheim?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Geometry Dash sits at 93.7% positive (270,691 reviews), Valheim at 94.7% (254,749). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Geometry Dash or Valheim first?
- If you want chronology, Geometry Dash (2014) came out before Valheim (2021). 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 Geometry Dash and Valheim 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 Geometry Dash have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Geometry Dash is listed as single-player only.