Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want an Indie and 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 Edge Of Survival
Valheim and Edge Of Survival both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Edge Of Survival (2024) is 2 years older than Valheim (2026). Edge Of Survival is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Edge Of Survival
Choose Edge Of Survival if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Edge Of Survival launched in 2024.
Both Valheim and Edge Of Survival sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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 |  Edge Of Survival | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Studio Builderline |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Edge Of Survival (2024) is 2 years older than Valheim (2026).
- Edge Of Survival is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (13.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Valheim has co-op; Edge Of Survival does not.
- Valheim is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Edge Of Survival has no Deck rating yet.
Valheim vs Edge Of Survival — FAQ
- Should I play Valheim or Edge Of Survival first?
- If you want chronology, Edge Of Survival (2024) 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 Edge Of Survival similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Edge Of Survival have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Edge Of Survival is listed as single-player only.
- Does Valheim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valheim is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Edge Of Survival doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.