Choose Niffelheim
Choose Niffelheim if you want a Simulation game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Niffelheim launched in 2018.
Niffelheim vs Valheim
Niffelheim and Valheim 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. Niffelheim (2018) is 8 years older than Valheim (2026). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Niffelheim (68.1% 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 Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 552,023 reviews.
Both Niffelheim and Valheim sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Niffelheim |  Valheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.1% positive (457 reviews) | 93.8% positive (552,023 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ellada Games | Iron Gate AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Niffelheim (2018) is 8 years older than Valheim (2026).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Niffelheim (68.1% positive).
- Niffelheim is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Niffelheim is Deck Playable, Valheim is Deck Verified.
Niffelheim vs Valheim — FAQ
- Which is better, Niffelheim or Valheim?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (93.8% positive) than Niffelheim (68.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Valheim is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Niffelheim or Valheim first?
- If you want chronology, Niffelheim (2018) came out before Valheim (2026). 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 Niffelheim and Valheim 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.
- Do both Niffelheim and Valheim have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Niffelheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op.