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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
50Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-32% $13.64
Buy Now
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Voyagers of Nera

Voyagers of Nera

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
27Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-38% $18.62
Buy Now

Winner

Valheim wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Valheim
9 of 13 metrics
Voyagers of Nera
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.64 Wins
$18.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$14.73 -
Best Current Discount
-32% -
-38% Wins
Sales Frequency
70 price changes -
75 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.2% positive Wins
83% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
452.7K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
426.4K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
26.2K -
310 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14.5K Wins
145 -
Steam Recommendations
452.5K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2021 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeValheim

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleVoyagers of Nera

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Valheim
Voyagers of Nera

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Valheim

Valheim

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -32% $13.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +47% $19.99View
Voyagers of Nera

Voyagers of Nera

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -38% $18.62Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +61% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +61% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +61% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Valheim

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (452,622 reviews) — very positive reception
452,622 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.64 — reasonable price
32% off — modest discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-40% player decline
7,897 concurrent players — solid base
178 new reviews — still being discovered
452,622 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Voyagers of Nera

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (1,825 reviews) — mostly positive
1,825 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$18.62 — reasonable price
38% off — decent discount
Historical low: $14.21 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-66% player drop
61 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsValheimVoyagers of Nera
Release Date
February 2, 2021
September 16, 2025
Developers
Iron Gate AB
Treehouse Games
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Treehouse Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Voyagers of Nera

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8GB+ VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: No sound card required
  • VR Support: No VR support
  • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended. Integrated graphics and Intel Arc GPUs are not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Valheim or Voyagers of Nera?

Valheim won the comparison against Voyagers of Nera based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Valheim worth buying over Voyagers of Nera?

Based on the metrics, Valheim won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Valheim currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:27 PM UTC

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