Adventure

Northgard

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 6, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureRPGStrategySimulationIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

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macOSLinuxPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent.

Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard
Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster...)
Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes
Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities
Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading...)
Play against your friends or against an AI with different difficulty levels and personalities
Enjoy dedicated servers and grind the ranks to reach the final Norse God rank!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Streamlined RTS systems make Northgard easier to manage.
Seasonal food and production pressures shape expansion decisions.
Distinct clans encourage varied strategies across playthroughs.
Hand-drawn visuals, Viking setting, and music shape atmosphere.
Competitive and cooperative multiplayer support long-term replayability.

Cons

Slow pacing limits activity during the early game.
Campaign missions and objectives repeat across the single-player campaign.
Population, food, happiness, and winter systems constrain expansion.
Opponent AI is inconsistent across matches and difficulty.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Adventure

Northgard

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2018

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 6, 2018

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureRPGStrategySimulationIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobile

Show all 7 versions ▾

macOSLinuxPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo SwitchiOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a clan of Vikings vying for the control of a mysterious newfound continent.

Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard
Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster...)
Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes
Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities
Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading...)
Play against your friends or against an AI with different difficulty levels and personalities
Enjoy dedicated servers and grind the ranks to reach the final Norse God rank!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Streamlined RTS systems make Northgard easier to manage.
Seasonal food and production pressures shape expansion decisions.
Distinct clans encourage varied strategies across playthroughs.
Hand-drawn visuals, Viking setting, and music shape atmosphere.
Competitive and cooperative multiplayer support long-term replayability.

Cons

Slow pacing limits activity during the early game.
Campaign missions and objectives repeat across the single-player campaign.
Population, food, happiness, and winter systems constrain expansion.
Opponent AI is inconsistent across matches and difficulty.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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