Valheim vs Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim and Cyberpunk 2077 both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) is 1 year older than Valheim (2021). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% 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
 Valheim |  Cyberpunk 2077 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (254,749 reviews) | 88.8% positive (373,044 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | CD PROJEKT RED |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) is 1 year older than Valheim (2021).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% positive).
- Valheim is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Cyberpunk 2077 (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Valheim has co-op; Cyberpunk 2077 does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Valheim vs Cyberpunk 2077 — FAQ
- Which is better, Valheim or Cyberpunk 2077?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (94.7% positive) than Cyberpunk 2077 (88.8% 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 Valheim or Cyberpunk 2077 first?
- If you want chronology, Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) 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 Valheim and Cyberpunk 2077 similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Cyberpunk 2077 have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cyberpunk 2077 is listed as single-player only.
- Do Valheim and Cyberpunk 2077 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.