Your first priority is to rebuild your clan and gather the skills and weapons you need. In this SRPG, you’re a Viking thegn who just took over the role of chieftain after your father was killed abroad. If it’s historical accuracy that you’re after, then this is the one you’re looking for. Vikings: Wolves of Midgard Expeditions: Viking (2017) The game is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s not going to keep you coming back for replays but it’s definitely worth a run through. There are different aims such as preventing Ragnarök and building your clan back up by subjugating rival clans. Simple mechanics like ‘exposure’ where you can only fight for so long without finding fire or shelter before you freeze add a welcome touch of realism.

Similar to games like Diablo, Wolves of Midgard embraces Norse mythology well. Taking the role of a Viking chieftain of a lowly clan that has recently been decimated, the aim of Wolves of Midgard is to hack and slash your way to victory. All were released in the past three years so you can pick up and play them today. Here's our pick of the best Viking-themed titles. If you want to get your head into the Viking mindset ahead of release, you have a lot of options.

But one of the hottest video game releases of 2020, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, is arriving on most major platforms this autumn!īut there's still a little time to wait for what is expected to be one of the best-selling Viking games. Okay, so you’re probably not heading to Valhalla. Skill up on your Norse warrior battle strategy while you wait for the year's hottest release. Here's our pick of the best video games with a Viking theme.

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