Volgarr the Viking

Challenging 2D Viking platformer built around traps and bosses

Crazy Viking Studios · Released Sep 13, 2013

Reviews: Very Positive; 81% of 2,455
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 2
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 9 years ago; Apr 26, 2017

What is Volgarr the Viking?

In this single-player 2D action platformer, you guide a Viking through pixel-art worlds, fight enemies, avoid traps, and face bosses. The game has multiple paths and endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning enemy patterns through repeated attempts
+you like retro pixel art and arcade-style platforming

Not for you if...

−you dislike replaying level sections after dying
−you prefer relaxed action to demanding platforming

What players say

81% of 2,455 reviews are positive

Players praise the learnable enemy patterns and responsive controls. Others find the controls stiff and the repeated attempts frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

Volgarr the Viking system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP, Vista, or 7
Processor: 2.0GHz
Graphics: 256MB
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
DirectX: Version 7.1

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English.

Recent updates

Apr 26, 2017 · Very very VERY minor update patch (1.36d)
Apr 26, 2017 · Very very VERY minor update patch (1.36d)
Oct 31, 2014 · Mac and Linux Versions Live
Jan 20, 2014 · Version 1.22 changelog
Jan 20, 2014 · Version 1.22 changelog

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