Valheim vs Among Us
Valheim and Among Us sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Among Us (2018) is 3 years older than Valheim (2021). Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive). Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 |  Among Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (254,749 reviews) | 92.3% positive (371,902 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Innersloth |
Side by side
- Among Us (2018) is 3 years older than Valheim (2021).
- Valheim scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive).
- Among Us is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Valheim is Deck Verified, Among Us is Deck Playable.
Valheim vs Among Us — FAQ
- Which is better, Valheim or Among Us?
- On Steam reviews Valheim scores higher (94.7% positive) than Among Us (92.3% 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 Among Us first?
- If you want chronology, Among Us (2018) came out before Valheim (2021). 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.
- Do both Valheim and Among Us have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Valheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Among Us ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.