{"id":145,"date":"2023-03-10T20:03:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T20:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-viking-games\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T20:03:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T20:03:05","slug":"best-viking-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-viking-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Viking Games of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vikings\">Viking<\/a> video games are no exception to the popularity of Vikings in the media.<\/p>\n<p>There are a ton of Viking-themed video games available, ranging from RPGs to strategy games. <\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll examine some of the greatest Viking video games ever made as well as some forthcoming releases to keep an eye out for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kg-card kg-audio-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"__GHOST_URL__\/content\/media\/2023\/03\/Best-Viking-Games-of-All-Time_thumb.webp?v&#x3D;1678478847005\" 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href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/best-viking-games\/#The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim\" title=\"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\">The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"kg-toggle-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><button class=\"kg-toggle-card-icon\"><svg id=\"Regular\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"cls-1\" d=\"M23.25,7.311,12.53,18.03a.749.749,0,0,1-1.06,0L.75,7.311\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kg-toggle-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href='#rpg-viking-games'>RPG Viking Games<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim'>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#assassins-creed-valhalla'>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Valhalla<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#expeditions-viking'>Expeditions: Viking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#tribes-of-midgard'>Tribes of Midgard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#actionadventure-viking-games'>Action\/Adventure Viking Games<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#god-of-war-2018'>God of War (2018)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#for-honor'>For Honor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#hellblade-senuas-sacrifice'>Hellblade: Senua&#8217;s Sacrifice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#valheim'>Valheim<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#volgarr-the-viking'>Volgarr the Viking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#strategy-viking-games'>Strategy Viking Games<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#total-war-saga'>Total War Saga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#northgard'>Northgard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#crusader-kings-ii'>Crusader Kings II<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#faqs'>FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#are-there-any-viking-games-where-you-can-play-as-a-viking-leader'>Are there any Viking games where you can play as a Viking leader?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#what-is-the-best-viking-themed-game-for-someone-who-loves-action-and-adventure'>What is the best Viking-themed game for someone who loves action and adventure?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#are-there-any-viking-themed-games-that-are-also-educational'>Are there any Viking-themed games that are also educational?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='#conclusion'>Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-intro.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"best viking games introduction\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-intro.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-intro.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-intro.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>We must first quickly review the history of the Vikings in order to comprehend why games with a Viking theme are so well-liked. <\/p>\n<p>During the late ninth to the middle of the eleventh century, Norse sailors known as the Vikings ravaged and traded all throughout Europe. <\/p>\n<p>They are well-known for their enormous ships, rich mythology, and distinctive way of life. <\/p>\n<p>For many years, Vikings have been a hot topic in the culture, from literature to movies to current video games.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types-of-viking-games\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Viking_games\"><\/span>Types of Viking games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-Types-of-Viking-games.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"Types of Viking games\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-Types-of-Viking-games.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-Types-of-Viking-games.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-Types-of-Viking-games.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>RPGs, action\/adventure games, and strategy games may all be classified as Viking games.<\/p>\n<p>In role-playing games, or RPGs, you can design your own character and follow a narrative that takes place in a Viking-themed universe. <\/p>\n<p>While strategy games ask for you to manage resources, assemble armies, and conquer land, action\/adventure games often concentrate on fighting and exploration in a setting with Viking themes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rpg-viking-games\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RPG_Viking_Games\"><\/span><strong>RPG Viking Games<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim\"><\/span><strong>The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-viking.webp\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"best viking games The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2023\/03\/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-viking.webp 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2023\/03\/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-viking.webp 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-viking.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>As you enter the realm of <a href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/best-viking-games-Conclusion.webp 1160w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>For years, gamers have been captivated by the Viking age, and it&#8217;s easy to understand why. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a historical period that lends itself nicely to the game industry with its rich history, bloody wars, and tales of myth and legend. <\/p>\n<p>The finest Viking games include something for everyone, from strategic games to adrenaline-pumping adventures.<\/p>\n<p>So why not put on the armor of a Viking warrior, journey across the harsh plains of Scandinavia, and feel the excitement of combat for yourself? <\/p>\n<p>You can be sure to enjoy an amazing gaming experience with these top-rated Viking games that will take you back to a 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