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Price check · Updated November 10, 2026

Valheim

A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck

PlatformWindows PC · Mac · Linux
HandheldSteam Deck Verified, so it should run well on handheld PCs like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
ControlsFull controller support. Plays well on a gamepad or keyboard and mouse.
Play styleSingle-player · Co-op · Online co-op
Valheim cover art
$26.99$29.99

Best current price at Steam

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A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.

Buy at Steam for $26.99

Lowest price ever: $9.99 (March 2024)

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Price history

Price history chart. Lowest recorded $9.99 on 2024-03-07. Current best price $26.99. Tracked from 2024-03-07 to 2026-11-10.$0$8$16$24$32Usual $29.99Mar 7, 2024Jul 9, 2025Nov 10, 2026
Lowest Current best price. Chart starts at the lowest price ever recorded and fills in every day from our own price checks. Lowest on chart: $9.99. Earliest point: March 7, 2024.

Compare stores

StorePriceUsual
Steam$26.99$29.99Buy
Gamesplanet$28.49$29.99Buy
WinGameStore$28.89$29.99Buy
GameBillet$29.94$29.99Buy
Humble Store$29.99$29.99Buy
GreenManGaming$29.99$29.99Buy
Fanatical$29.99$29.99Buy

Trailer and screenshots

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Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.

Categories

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSingle-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Details

DeveloperIron Gate AB
PublisherCoffee Stain Publishing
ReleasedSep 9, 2026
Metacritic89 / 100
Languages14: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese and more

PC requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 or laterWindows 10 or later
Processor2.6 GHz Quad Core or similari5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage1 GB available space1 GB available space
Additional NotesThe following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina-
Network-Broadband Internet connection

Best gear for Valheim

How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.

Co-op and multiplayerRPGAction

Best way to play

Works best onWindows PC · Steam Deck (Verified) · Mac · Linux
Best controlsController
Best screen1440p monitor, curved for immersion
Best soundHeadset with a mic for voice chat

Recommended gear

Microphone

Best value

FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 USB/XLR Microphone

For crisp voice chat or streaming Valheim, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.

See price on AmazonUpgrade pickHyperX QuadCast S

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Questions

What is the lowest price ever for Valheim?

The lowest recorded price is $9.99 in March 2024.

Is Valheim on sale right now?

The best current price we found is $26.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $29.99.

Should I buy Valheim now or wait?

Wait. Wait. $26.99 is 170% above its lowest price on record ($9.99). Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.