ASKA

ASKA

Early access since Jun 2024

A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op!

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Evaluation

ASKA is a Viking colony survival game currently in Steam Early Access, where it has been since its launch on June 20, 2024. Sand Sailor Studio has maintained an exceptionally active development pace, shipping major content updates roughly every 1-3 months throughout Early Access. The update history is extensive. In 2025, the team added lakes (March), new tier-2 buildings and armor (May), animal husbandry including cheese and farm animals (June), naval exploration with ships, new island biomes, raids, and sea monsters in the massive "Seaborne Raiders" update (November), and a new enemy faction, boss, and chickens in a December update. In their January 9, 2026 developer post, the studio explicitly stated: "you builders would not be unwise to confidently await new toys to shape your settlements with, as we still have a lot to do" — a direct confirmation that development is ongoing with no end in sight. 2026 has continued at the same pace. The "Hearth & Honey" update (April 20, 2026) introduced beekeeping, mead brewing, and a tier-3 tavern. Today — August 31, 2026 — the studio shipped the "Great Hall & Feasts Update," their 7th major content release, adding the Great Hall landmark building, a wheat-to-bread production chain powered by a new windmill, a reworked wall-building tool, an overhauled villager whitelisting system, and a vastly expanded custom game mode. The game has no announced 1.0 release date and no indication that development is winding down. Players should expect continued major content additions at the studio's established cadence of roughly one major update every 1-3 months.
Evidence
The Great Hall & Feasts Update launched, adding the Great Hall endgame building, feasts mechanic, wheat/bread production chain, a new windmill, reworked wall-building tool, and overhauled whitelisting system — the 7th major content update in Early Access.
news post · Aug 31, 2026 source content shipped
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Hearth & Honey Update shipped, introducing beekeeping, mead brewing, a tier-3 tavern, settlement storage statistics, and crawler hunting — continuing the major content cadence into 2026.
news post · Apr 20, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Publisher
Thunderful Publishing
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

BUILD, LEAD, SURVIVE

In ASKA, build and sustain a powerful Viking tribe where you and your villagers work, craft, hunt, and fight together. Command intelligent NPC villagers, guiding them through the challenges of survival in a harsh and dangerous world. Play solo or with up to three friends and forge your legend.

BUILD AND CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN VIKING SETTLEMENT

Design and construct every aspect of your village - from homes and workshops to altars and fortifications. Each structure serves a purpose, contributing to the functionality and defence of your thriving community.

A LIVING, BREATHING VILLAGE

Construct and live within your village. Build, work, and fight alongside your tribe, witnessing & managing your villagers’ daily schedules. Villagers require food, water, & rest as well as having their individual needs and strengths based on their perks. Witness their individual stories unfold as they contribute to the settlement's growth and resilience. You’re not just building a base; you’re nurturing a living community.

LEAD YOUR TRIBE

Assign roles and train villagers in various skills, whether in battle or their chosen vocation. Developing skilled blacksmiths will benefit the tribe with tools and weapons, while proficient hunters will be able to explore further into the world gathering additional resources to feed them more effectively. Strategic planning will enhance your tribe's efficiency and preparedness for external threats.

PREPARE FOR WAR - AND HARSH WINTERS

A wise leader prepares for battle even in peaceful times. In these mystical lands, you must be prepared for the challenges of the Blood Moon, and as winter sets in be ready to face the freeze and prevent your tribe from succumbing to the cold, harsh environment. Seek out dark forces scattered throughout the lands and build powerful runestones to improve your tribe and village. Will you be ready?

FEATURES

  • Solo or co-op gameplay - Live out your Viking dream alone or with up to three friends.

  • Comprehensive village management - Command villagers, assign jobs, and build your tribe from the ground up, expand your settlement, hunt for resources, and, most importantly, survive against ancient threats and the darkest winters.

  • Exploration and discovery - Venture into procedurally generated worlds filled with secrets, hidden caves, ancient landmarks, dangerous threats and valuable resources.

  • Seasonal survival - Experience a realistic and dynamic weather system, with survival priorities shifting in turn with the seasons.

  • Mythical combat - Fight a variety of legendary creatures in exciting skill-based combat.

  • Endless customization options - Personalize buildings with functional furniture, dyes and various decorative items to make it your own.

Last evaluated Aug 31, 2026
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