To begin with, building in Valheim is primarily a matter of sheltering yourself from the elements. The night is indeed dark and full of terrors, and it's also very cold out. Having a base to work from ...

At first, Valheim offers the player a few simple tools to build a shelter for their Viking. You might start with a little shack to house your workbench, then a cozy cottage, and maybe a watchtower or ...

I’m an avid survival game player, and yet Valheim’s design continues to occupy me with its ingenuity. I’ve analyzed the game’s progression system and its use of design negative space, but there is ...