Volgarr the Viking

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.

Volgarr the Viking is a platformer, difficult and action game developed and published by Crazy Viking Studios.
Released on September 13th 2013 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 2,412 reviews of which 1,962 were positive and 450 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Volgarr the Viking into these genres:

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

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, or 7
Processor: 2.0GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB
DirectX: Version 7.1
Storage: 200 MB available space

MacOS

OS: 10.6 or higher
Processor: Intel 2.0GHz Dual-Core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.3-compatible
Storage: 200 MB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu with 32-bit Steam Runtime support
Processor: 2.0GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.3-compatible
Storage: 200 MB available space

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Dec. 2024

This game is definitely brutal in its difficulty but it's also incredibly well-designed. I somehow just discovered this over 10 years after its release. I can't put it down! Highly recommended.

Aug. 2024

Old school fun. Tough but learnable and then it's a blast. Learning curve applies, buckle your pants. VIKIIINGS!

Aug. 2024

I hated this game when I first played it. I came back seven years later and now I really like it. The key to enjoyment is realizing this is a puzzle platformer. It's all about figuring out what moves to do with a bit of timing.

Aug. 2024

really great game amzing retro side scroll tough as nails the second one will be release soon so is a great time to enjoy this one

June 2024

Don't let playtime fool you....I have played this on a different platform. But picking it up on steam to try it on the Deck....yes please! If you remember Rastan from the arcades and loved it...you will know what you are getting into with this. Volgarr is tough. This is how arcade action games were. It is all about dying and learning as you do. The game feels great, and like old school...jumping and not being able to control myself is still frustrating but fun. Level design is done nicely, but I think a little too much of double jump needed. So let me put it this way. Arcade games were 25 cents. Break down the cost to quarters, devide it by 3 for the amount of lives you will get in the arcade...and determine if it is worth it to you. If you love old 80 games like Ghost n Goblins, Magic Sword, or games like it (and obviously Rastan since i mentioned it and Volgarr feels dead on like it), then I think this one is a no brainer.

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9.99€

7.8

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Developer

Crazy Viking Studios

Publisher

Crazy Viking Studios

Release 13 Sep 2013

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