Valheim vs Kenshi
5/10Match score
Higher community rating
Valheim
+3
rating points
More player ratings
Valheim
289 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerThird personAdventure
Valheim Stands Out
Co-operativeMultiplayernordic mythology
Kenshi Stands Out
Bird view / IsometricReal Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy
Higher Rated
Valheim
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasyOpen worldSandboxSurvival
Features
base buildingcraftingopen world survival craft
Key Differences
Game Modes
Valheim
Co-operativeMultiplayer
Kenshi
-Perspective
Valheim
-Kenshi
Bird view / Isometric
Genres
Valheim
-Kenshi
Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy
Themes
Valheim
-Kenshi
Science fictionStealth
Features
Valheim
nordic mythologyviking mythologynorse mythologymythologybuildingexploration
Kenshi
active stealthmelee combatreal-time combatsurvival horrorsurvival managementassassinationmultiple factionsresearchrevolutionsocial issues
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Valheim | Kenshi |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2021 | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Rating | 87/100 (289 ratings) | 84/100 (75 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureIndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)Role-playing (RPG)Strategy |
| Themes | ActionFantasyOpen worldSandboxSurvival | ActionFantasyOpen worldSandboxScience fictionStealthSurvival |
| Features | base buildingcraftingopen world survival craftnordic mythologyviking mythologynorse mythologymythologybuildingexploration | base buildingcraftingopen world survival craftactive stealthmelee combatreal-time combatsurvival horrorsurvival managementassassinationmultiple factionsresearchrevolutionsocial issuesalien worldcyberneticsgiant monstersmodding supportrebellionscience-fantasytrade and economics |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Bird view / IsometricThird person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Valheim and Kenshi have a 5/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Action.
Valheim stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, nordic mythology, viking mythology, while Kenshi stands out for Bird view / Isometric, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Science fiction.
Valheim has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.