Volgarr the Viking

Released Sep 2013

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.

81% positive · 2,452 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Volgarr the Viking launched on September 13, 2013 and received a series of patches and quality-of-life improvements through early 2014. The developer's last meaningful communication about the game's future came on April 26, 2017, when a patch note explicitly stated: "Given that it has been nearly a year since the last patch and this being such a tiny update, it seems unlikely there will be any significant patches after this." This is a clear developer statement that the game's active development was wrapping up, and no further updates have followed. On August 5, 2024, the developer announced and released a full sequel — Volgarr the Viking II — as a separate title on Steam. This confirms the original game is a finished, self-contained product. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no active development signals for this title.

Evidence

Developer announced and released Volgarr the Viking II as a separate sequel, confirming the studio has moved on to a new title rather than continuing to develop the original.

news post · Aug 5, 2024 source development ending

high

Developer stated in patch notes that 'it seems unlikely there will be any significant patches after this,' effectively signaling the end of active development for the original game.

news post · Apr 26, 2017 source development ending

high

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Details

Developer

Crazy Viking Studios

Publisher

Crazy Viking Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Platformer Difficult Action Indie Retro 2D Adventure Arcade Old School Vikings Pixel Graphics Side Scroller Fantasy Gore 2D Platformer

About this game

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.