Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 558,366 Steam reviews back the pick.
Valheim vs Raptor Evolution
Valheim and Raptor Evolution 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. Raptor Evolution (2025) is 1 year older than Valheim (2026). Raptor Evolution is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (2.39 USD vs. 26.99 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 Raptor Evolution
Choose Raptor Evolution if you want a Casual game with Gamepad Recommended and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Raptor Evolution launched in 2025.
Both Valheim and Raptor Evolution sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support, 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 |  Raptor Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 26.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (558,366 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Estoty |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Raptor Evolution (2025) is 1 year older than Valheim (2026).
- Raptor Evolution is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (2.39 USD vs. 26.99 USD).
- Valheim has co-op; Raptor Evolution does not.
- Valheim is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Raptor Evolution has no Deck rating yet.
Valheim vs Raptor Evolution — FAQ
- Should I play Valheim or Raptor Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, Raptor Evolution (2025) 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 Raptor Evolution 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 Raptor Evolution have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Raptor Evolution is listed as single-player only.
- Does Valheim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valheim is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Raptor Evolution doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.