Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 552,569 Steam reviews back the pick.
Valheim vs Among the Trolls
Valheim and Among the Trolls 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. Both released in 2026. Valheim has co-op; Among the Trolls does not. 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 Among the Trolls
Choose Among the Trolls if you want the Subtitle Options, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Among the Trolls launched in 2026.
Both Valheim and Among the Trolls sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  Among the Trolls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Avantgarden SRL |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Valheim has co-op; Among the Trolls does not.
- Valheim is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Among the Trolls has no Deck rating yet.
Valheim vs Among the Trolls — FAQ
- Are Valheim and Among the Trolls 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.
- Does Among the Trolls have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Among the Trolls is listed as single-player only.
- Does Valheim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valheim is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Among the Trolls doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.