Games Like Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 8 Open World Picks

The best games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla are Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Ghost of Tsushima and God of War Ragnarök: big worlds to roam, punchy combat and plenty of mythology. If the Viking side is what hooked you, Valheim and Kingdom Come: Deliverance change the mood without leaving the Middle Ages. Here are 8 games to carry on after Eivor's saga.

What makes Valhalla so absorbing

In Assassin's Creed Valhalla you play Eivor, a Viking raider who leaves Norway for Dark Ages England. Ubisoft Montreal's game blends a huge open world, longship raids, political alliances and building up your own settlement. Combat is heavier than in older entries, with axes, shields and some very messy finishers.

It's also massive. According to players on IGDB, the main story takes about 50 hours, about 105 hours with side content and about 174 hours for 100%. If you've seen it all, you're probably after another big playground rather than a carbon copy. For the full breakdown, see how long to beat Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

How to choose your next game

Three cravings tend to show up after Valhalla. One: more of the Assassin's Creed formula, so Odyssey or Mirage. Two: Norse mythology, so God of War Ragnarök or Valheim. Three: a big RPG with real choices, and The Witcher 3 is still the benchmark.

Think about size too. If Valhalla felt too long, Mirage and Ghost of Tsushima are tighter. If you want hundreds of hours instead, Odyssey and The Witcher 3 will last you all winter.

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   1. Assassin's Creed Odyssey

   2018

   Valhalla's older sibling, set in ancient Greece. You choose between Kassandra and Alexios, sail between islands and make dialogue choices that matter. It's brighter and lighter in tone, with fights against mythological creatures. If you just want more of the same, this is it.

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   2. Assassin's Creed Mirage

   2023 · Main story 16 h

   Basim, whom you meet in Valhalla, gets his own shorter adventure set in Baghdad. Less RPG, more stealth and old-school assassinations. A good change of pace if Valhalla's size wore you out but you still love the series. The city is dense and lively, made for rooftop running.

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   3. Ghost of Tsushima

   2020 · Main story 40 h

   Feudal Japan, an island invaded by the Mongols and a samurai, Jin Sakai, torn between honor and getting results. The open world is gorgeous, guided by the wind instead of a map buried in icons. The sword duels are some of the most satisfying in the genre.

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   4. God of War Ragnarök

   2022 · Main story 22 h

   If the Norse gods were your thing, Kratos and Atreus take you across the Nine Realms. The action is more intense and more scripted than Valhalla, with an axe that flies back to your hand every throw. Odin, Thor and Freya are standout characters. Start with God of War if you haven't yet.

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   5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

   2015 · Main story 37.5 h

   Geralt of Rivia roams a dark world inspired by Eastern Europe, with some of the best side quests in gaming. The Skellige Isles even have a strong Viking flavor. It's more story-driven than Valhalla, with choices that really change things. See also games like The Witcher 3.

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   6. Valheim

   2021

   A Viking survival game where you build, sail and fight bosses to prove yourself to Odin. Solo or with friends, you raise your own longhouse just like Eivor's settlement, except from scratch. Simple graphics, wonderful atmosphere. More ideas in games like Valheim.

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   7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance

   2018 · Main story 32.5 h

   The Middle Ages with no magic and no gods, in Bohemia. Henry, a blacksmith's son, learns everything from zero: fighting, reading, riding. Combat is demanding and realistic, progress slow but rewarding. For you if Valhalla's history appealed more than its visions of Asgard.

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   8. Immortals Fenyx Rising

   2020 · Main story 25 h

   A Ubisoft adventure through a mythological Greece full of jokes. You glide, climb everything and solve puzzles in dungeons, with a feel close to Zelda. Lighter and more colorful than Valhalla, great for a breather between two big RPGs. The Greek gods get a very self-aware retelling.

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FAQ

What game is most similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla?

Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which shares the same open-world RPG structure with dialogue choices, leveling and fights against mythical creatures. Outside the series, Ghost of Tsushima offers the closest historical open world.

Are there other good Viking games?

Yes. Valheim is a fully Viking survival game, God of War Ragnarök digs into Norse mythology and The Witcher 3's Skellige Isles have that same feel. Each takes the theme from a different angle: survival, action or RPG.

Do I need to play older Assassin's Creed games before Valhalla?

No, every recent entry stands on its own. The modern-day thread nods to earlier games, but Eivor's story makes sense without them. Odyssey and Origins add some context if you have the time.