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Valheim is #23 on Steam with a 24h peak of 105,226; 61,645 playing when sampled at 23:40 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Patch 1.0.20 (Oct 15, 2026). As of Oct 22, 2026.

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

Patch 1.0.20

We've heard a lot of you pointing out that you haven't been getting as many trophies as you should from your kills, and this patch should finally fix that. We hope you're ready to craft those bear rugs! Please Note: There is a small delay with Mac App Store for this patch, which…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Steam rank
#23
24h peak
105K
Steam weekly chart change
−9 places

Weekly change is vs last week on Steam's chart. History below compares exact dates in our recorded snapshots.

Latest updates & patch notes

9 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.0.20

    We've heard a lot of you pointing out that you haven't been getting as many trophies as you should from your kills, and this patch should finally fix that. We hope you're ready to craft those bear rugs! Please Note: There is a small delay with Mac App Store for this patch, which…

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-22 UTC

  3. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.0.17

    A small bug fixing patch for today, vikings! Due to some internal restrictions, the patch will require a few days to get uploaded to all platforms. Despite this, however, crossplay will still remain functional, so you can keep playing with your friends regardless of what…

    Read on Steam →
  4. News Steam · Official

    Word from the Devs: What a Month!

    Greetings Vikings! We can’t believe it’s only been a scant few weeks since we released 1.0. We’re so happy to see so many new and returning players alike, and we’re grateful for all the love you’ve shown us so far. Without you, we wouldn’t be here, so thank you! We’re thrilled…

    Read on Steam →
  5. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.0.16

    Further tweaks for you today, vikings! This one includes fixes for both terrain modification and for some achievements, so we hope this makes playing smoother for you all! Due to some internal restrictions, the patch will require a few days to get uploaded to all platforms…

    Read on Steam →
  6. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.0.15

    We have a small patch today that fixes an issue which has caused some players to have duplicated terrains and decreased performance. If you have been affected by this there is a possibility that you will have some visual seams in your terrain. Simply deform the terrain along…

    Read on Steam →
  7. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.0.14

    We've got more hotfixes and improvements for you today! This patch touches upon a little bit of everything, from keybindings to music. We hope you're having fun in the tenth world, vikings! Due to some internal restrictions, the patch will require a few days to get uploaded to…

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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix 1.0.10 & 1.0.12

    Hello vikings! We’ve got some hotfixes ready for you today, to facilitate your adventures in the tenth world. This includes a bunch of new sounds for the Deep North, and that you can now actually repair your endgame heavy armour. Phew! We do also have some Steam specific fixes…

    Read on Steam →
  9. Patch Steam · Official

    Valheim 1.0 Has Arrived!

    The time has come to finally venture into the Deep North and Valheim 1.0. We know you’re most likely just itching to jump into the game, so we will not keep you with needless talk! If you have questions about mods and world saves, please do make sure to check out our 1.0 FAQ…

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  10. News Steam · Official

    Word from the Devs: Almost there…

    Greetings vikings! We hope you’re having a wonderful summer! We’re currently gearing up for the 1.0 release in September, fixing some final bugs and getting everything ready for you to experience in just a few weeks. We hope you’re as excited as we are! In the meantime, please…

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  11. News Steam · Official

    Word From the Devs: See You Soon!

    Hello vikings! What a month June has been! We were finally able to reveal our 1.0 release date at the PC Gaming Show earlier this month, and we’re delighted that so many of you seem excited for the launch! At last it is official that Valheim 1.0, with Deep North and all…

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  12. News Steam · Official

    Tell Us Your Valheim Story!

    Vikings! As Valheim nears its 1.0 release, we are looking to feature stories of our community members and fans who have played the game. Over the years we’ve heard many stories about players finding new friends, a welcoming community and even love through the game, and we’d love…

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  13. Release Steam · Official

    Valheim Has A Release Date!

    Vikings! For a long time you have asked when we will see the release of the Deep North, and at last we have a date to offer you! Valheim 1.0 will arrive on 9 September, with new enemies to kill, bases to build and weapons to craft. The release will hit PC, Linux, Mac, Xbox One…

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  14. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 0.221.13 (Public Test)

    ⚠️ Note: This update is for the Public Test branch of Valheim only, and may therefore be unstable! Prior to launching this update to the Default version of the game, we want to have a chance to discover bugs and fine-tune the balancing to ensure the best game experience. ACCESS…

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Last 14 days on Steam

Tracked since Aug 17, 2026 · best observed rank #6 (Sep 11, 2026) · 56 recorded days.

As of . 27 of the last 30 days recorded.

Rank changes compare with our own dated snapshots: the 7-day figure is vs our snapshot 7 days ago. Steam’s weekly chart comparison uses a separate source.

Rank vs yesterday
Unchanged
Rank vs 7 days ago
Down 7 places
Rank vs 30 days ago
Down 16 places
30-day best peak
258,876
30-day average peak
174,954
24-hour player peaks · min 105,226 · max 189,547 players · gaps are not interpolated
Last 14 calendar days · rank and 24-hour concurrent player peak
Date (UTC)Rank24h peak
No snapshot
#23105,226
#20114,669
#18152,608
#18146,497
#18124,611
No snapshot
#16124,728
No snapshot
#14159,969
#11189,547
#13177,919
#15153,551
#12144,878

27 peak samples in the 30-day average. Missing, excluded and unobserved days are not counted; chart absence does not prove zero players.

In the news (3)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. SteamDB

    Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 8 Sep — 15 September 2026

    * WARDOGS ; * Halloween: The Game ; * Bodycam ; * The Blood of Dawnwalker ; * How to Fish ; * Diablo® IV ; * Onimusha: Way of the Sword ; * Borderlands 4 ; * Valheim ; * NBA 2K27 ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB

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  2. GamingOnLinux

    Viking afterlife open-world survival game Valheim 1.0 is finally here

    After ~5 years in Early Access, the viking inspired open-world survival game Valheim has now officially launched with the new Deep North biome to finish it up. Read the full article here:

    Read on GamingOnLinux →
  3. GamingOnLinux

    Valheim 1.0 arrives in September with the Deep North biome

    Open-world survival game Valheim is officially going to leave Early Access on September 9th, bringing with it a huge update to the game. Read the full article here:

    Read on GamingOnLinux →

Game overview

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!

Steam rank
#23 ▼
Peak (24h)
105K
Genre
Action, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Iron Gate AB
Released
Sep 9, 2026
Price
$29.99
Metacritic
89
Recommendations
475K

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About Valheim

Valheim is a collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct elaborate halls, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin! Discover an immersive procedurally generated world, with different biomes that each have their distinct environments, unique resources and dangerous enemies. Become a Viking and sail the open seas in search of lands unknown, alone or with up to nine friends! The Tenth World has been corrupted by hateful forces, in the shape of mighty regional bosses known as the Forsaken. Hone your skills with axes, blades…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu…
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
Controller
Full controller support
DLC
1 available on Steam
Official site
www.valheim.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Valheim free to play?
Valheim is listed at $29.99 on Steam.
What is the latest Valheim update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "Patch 1.0.20" (Oct 15, 2026), categorized as Patch. We've heard a lot of you pointing out that you haven't been getting as many trophies as you should from your kills, and this patch should finally fix that. We hope you're ready to craft those bear rugs! Please Note: There is a small delay with Mac App Store for this patch, which…
How many people play Valheim?
Valheim is #23 on Steam with a 24h peak of 105,226; 61,645 playing when sampled at 23:40 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: Patch 1.0.20 (Oct 15, 2026). As of Oct 22, 2026.
When was Valheim released?
Valheim was released on Sep 9, 2026 by Iron Gate AB.
What kind of game is Valheim?
Valheim is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game, featuring single-player, multi-player, co-op.

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