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War of the Vikings

Fatshark · 2013

War of the Vikings

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIGDB 57

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"Skill-focused Viking melee combat requiring practice and focus."

Best session: 30-60 minutes

Minimum session

10 min

Pausability

Pause anytime

Resume friendliness

Hard to resume

FOMO pressure

Low FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Open-ended

Play during focused time blocks; combat demands full attention and reflexes.

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About

War of the Vikings is a historically inspired, hardcore melee combat game where where skill beats strength. Fight for either the Vikings or the Saxons and choose everything from armour style, heraldry, shield paintings, beards, armour, weaponry and perks.

MultiplayerThird personActionHistorical

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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War of the Vikings — Session FAQ

How long does a session of War of the Vikings take?
The minimum meaningful session for War of the Vikings is approximately 10 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause War of the Vikings?
Yes — War of the Vikings supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
Does War of the Vikings pressure you to keep playing?
War of the Vikings has low FOMO. There may be some narrative momentum, but the game doesn't pressure you to keep playing. Natural stopping points are common.
What is War of the Vikings's Session Respect Score?
War of the Vikings has a Session Respect Score of 6.9/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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