Which is better, Valheim or Muck?

On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Valheim sits at 93.6% positive (558,366 reviews), Muck at 93.9% (102,024). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.

Should I play Valheim or Muck first?

If you want chronology, Muck (2021) 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 Muck 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 Muck have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Muck ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

Yes — Muck is a free-to-play Steam title. Valheim is paid (26.99 USD).

Valheim vs Muck

Valheim and Muck 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. Muck (2021) is 5 years older than Valheim (2026). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Valheim: 558,366 reviews, Muck: 102,024). 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 a RPG game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 558,366 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Muck

Choose Muck if you want a Free To Play game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 102,024 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Valheim and Muck 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. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.6% vs 93.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

Valheim vs Muck — Steam metadata comparison
	Valheim	Muck
Released	2026	2021
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG	Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Deck Playable
Price	26.99 USD	Free to play
Steam reviews	93.6% positive (558,366 reviews)	93.9% positive (102,024 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Iron Gate AB	Dani

Side by side

Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
Muck (2021) is 5 years older than Valheim (2026).
Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Valheim: 558,366 reviews, Muck: 102,024).
Muck is free; Valheim is paid (26.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: Valheim is Deck Verified, Muck is Deck Playable.

Valheim vs Muck — FAQ

Which is better, Valheim or Muck?: On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Valheim sits at 93.6% positive (558,366 reviews), Muck at 93.9% (102,024). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Valheim or Muck first?: If you want chronology, Muck (2021) 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 Muck 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 Muck have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Muck ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Muck free?: Yes — Muck is a free-to-play Steam title. Valheim is paid (26.99 USD).

Which should you pick?

Choose Valheim

Choose Muck

Side-by-side comparison

Side by side

Valheim vs Muck — FAQ