Valheim vs Marvel Rivals
Valheim and Marvel Rivals both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Valheim (2021) is 3 years older than Marvel Rivals (2024). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% 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 |  Marvel Rivals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (254,749 reviews) | 78% positive (278,365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | NetEase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Valheim (2021) is 3 years older than Marvel Rivals (2024).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% positive).
- Marvel Rivals is free; Valheim is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Valheim is Deck Verified, Marvel Rivals is Deck Playable.
Valheim vs Marvel Rivals — FAQ
- Which is better, Valheim or Marvel Rivals?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (94.7% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% 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 Marvel Rivals first?
- If you want chronology, Valheim (2021) came out before Marvel Rivals (2024). 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 Marvel Rivals similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Marvel Rivals have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Marvel Rivals ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Marvel Rivals free?
- Yes — Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play Steam title. Valheim is paid (19.99 USD).