Valheim, it would seem, is Early Access, has unique graphics, and the world is not endless... And the game is so addictive that you forget about sleep. A Viking survival game where you don’t just chop down trees and build a hut, but fight ancient creatures of Scandinavian mythology, plow the oceans on a longship and storm troll caves.

Survival here is not just a boring collection of resources. Each new biome is like a transition to a new level of difficulty: from peaceful meadows to deadly swamps and icy mountains. And there is also construction here - from a cozy hut to an entire fortress with underground passages and lighthouses. And all this - with physics! If the roof is not supported, it will collapse on your head.

The battles are tough but fair. Blocking, dodging, archery - everything requires skill. What about the bosses? Epic, powerful, and each one opens up new possibilities.

The cooperative is imbad. Taking down ancient monsters with friends, sharing the loot, or just being stupid is priceless.

Of the minuses: the optimization is lame, the single-player mode is a little less atmospheric. But even so, this is one of the best survival games in recent years.