Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want a RPG game with Online Co-op, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 552,569 reviews.
Valheim vs Cannibal Crossing
Valheim and Cannibal Crossing 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. Cannibal Crossing (2022) is 4 years older than Valheim (2026). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Cannibal Crossing (62.5% 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 Cannibal Crossing
Choose Cannibal Crossing if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cannibal Crossing launched in 2022.
Both Valheim and Cannibal Crossing sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player 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
 Valheim |  Cannibal Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) | 62.5% positive (192 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Everplay Interactive, Blow and Try Again, Rocketcat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cannibal Crossing (2022) is 4 years older than Valheim (2026).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Cannibal Crossing (62.5% positive).
- Cannibal Crossing is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Valheim vs Cannibal Crossing — FAQ
- Which is better, Valheim or Cannibal Crossing?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (93.8% positive) than Cannibal Crossing (62.5% 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 Cannibal Crossing first?
- If you want chronology, Cannibal Crossing (2022) 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 Valheim and Cannibal Crossing 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 Valheim and Cannibal Crossing have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cannibal Crossing ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Valheim and Cannibal Crossing 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.