Valheim vs Survival Machine
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Rating incomplete
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Valheim Stands Out
Role-playing (RPG)Fantasyopen world survival craft
Survival Machine Stands Out
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)zombiesfunny
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureIndie
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandboxSurvival
Features
base buildingcraftingexploration
Key Differences
Genres
Valheim
Role-playing (RPG)
Survival Machine
-Themes
Valheim
Fantasy
Survival Machine
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Features
Valheim
open world survival craftnordic mythologyviking mythologynorse mythologymythologybuilding
Survival Machine
zombiesfunnyrelaxingcasual
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Valheim | Survival Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2021 | May 7, 2025 |
| Rating | 87/100 (289 ratings) | Not available |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureIndie |
| Themes | ActionFantasyOpen worldSandboxSurvival | 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)ActionOpen worldSandboxSurvival |
| Features | base buildingcraftingexplorationopen world survival craftnordic mythologyviking mythologynorse mythologymythologybuilding | base buildingcraftingexplorationzombiesfunnyrelaxingcasual |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third 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 Survival Machine have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player, Third person, Adventure, Indie.
Valheim stands out for Role-playing (RPG), Fantasy, open world survival craft, nordic mythology, while Survival Machine stands out for 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate), zombies, funny, relaxing.
Community rating data is incomplete for at least one of these games. Players who enjoy Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player are the most likely to find value in both.