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Deal | This Viking strategy game, loved by 67% of players, is now 75% off on Steam

An image showing a battle in Sons of Valhalla.
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An image showing a battle in Sons of Valhalla.
Sons of Valhalla is a strategy game with roguelike mechanics in which you must explore England during the Viking Age to seek revenge. But to achieve this, you'll have to face numerous enemies and manage your army.

Released on April 5, 2024, on Steam, Sons of Valhalla is a strategy game set in a world inspired by the Viking Age. Featuring side-scrolling gameplay, you play as Thorald Olavson, who is on a quest to find a Jarl who has taken refuge in England.

Thus, to find him, you'll need to take different paths that will lead you into various situations and help you avoid some dangers. Indeed, you'll encounter merchants, who allow you to sell your resources and buy equipment. You can also recruit mercenaries to expand your army.

In your thirst for revenge, you'll have to face several enemies. To defeat them, you'll need to recruit different types of troops and command your army. It will also be possible to equip yourself with various weapons to overcome every opponent who stands in your way.

However, you are not alone in your fight, as the gods are on your side. Indeed, throughout your adventure, you’ll collect runes that grant you various advantages on the battlefield. In addition, thanks to Odin, each defeat will make you stronger.

An image showing two characters in Sons of Valhalla.
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An image showing two characters in Sons of Valhalla.
An image showing the map in Sons of Valhalla.
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An image showing the map in Sons of Valhalla.

Players appreciate the game's atmosphere and its world design. The story and gameplay mechanics are also liked by players. However, performance issues have been reported, and some people find the game repetitive and lacking in content. As a result, it has received 67% positive reviews out of 970 reviews on Steam.

Nevertheless, if you want to play it, Sons of Valhalla is currently 75% off. In other words, it is available for $4.99 instead of $19.99 until July 24, 2026, according to SteamDB.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-07-12 (Update: 2026-07-12)