Volgarr the Viking

Volgarr the Viking

Very Positive · 2,454 reviews

81% positive (1,989 / 2,454)

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Description

Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.

Single-playerRemote Play on TV

Released

September 13, 2013

Price

$9.99

Metacritic

76

Platforms

macOS · Linux · Windows

Last sync

September 25, 2026

ActionAdventureIndie2D2D PlatformerArcadeDifficultFantasyGoreMetroidvaniaOld SchoolPixel GraphicsPlatformer

About

Remember when games were tough? Return to the Golden Age of arcades with an all-NEW hardcore action experience that pulls no punches! Volgarr the Viking possesses all the hallmarks of the true classics - simple controls, high challenge, and meticulous design - combined with hand-made pixel animation, an epic soundtrack, and buckets of blood. Flex your gaming muscles and step into the arena with Volgarr the Viking. We dare you.

Key Features

  • Classic hardcore arcade action!
  • Seven worlds to explore across 30+ maps
  • 40+ unique traps and enemies, including screen-filling bosses
  • Thousands of frames of handcrafted pixel animation
  • Orchestrated soundtrack
  • Meticulous control design with full customization
  • Full controller support (including legacy DirectInput devices!)
  • Steam achievements and leaderboards
  • Multiple paths through the game and multiple endings
  • Awesome retro-style game manual!

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