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Land of the Vikings

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Land of the Vikings is a survival colony sim game. Build and lead your village, and expand it into a thriving city. A wise Jarl must manage resources, survive harsh conditions, and guide their fellow Vikings to work together through social conflict. Skál!

Global score

74/100

Genres

Strategy, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Immersive viking setting
    • Gridless and creative building system
    • Active and responsive developers
    • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Repetitive events and limited story
    • Some bugs and ai pathfinding issues
    • Tedious micromanagement in late game
    • Natural disasters can be frustrating
    • Limited combat depth and multiplayer features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to build factories, choose layouts, and direct their own automation with modular buildings and terraforming."

      Capsule for FOUNDRY FOUNDRY

      "Players have freedom in building layout, road design, and village management with some micromanagement but also automation unlocks"

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Players engage in managing finances, stocking shelves, and overcoming challenges like resource management and survival needs."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Players engage in resource management, balancing food and materials, and overcoming challenges like disasters and raids"

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -2

      "No direct player-vs-player competition; focus is on personal progress and survival."

      Capsule for Slash or Die Slash or Die

      "Focus is mostly on personal village development and survival rather than direct player-vs-player competition"

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long sessions, addiction, and habitual play with repeated town redesign and progression."

      Capsule for Go-Go Town! Go-Go Town!

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual return due to addictive city building and progression"

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Game is primarily single-player with limited or no cooperative multiplayer features."

      Capsule for SHOGUN: Total War™ - Collection SHOGUN: Total War™ - Collection

      "Game is primarily single player with limited multiplayer or cooperative features"

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "High creativity in town design with gridless building placement and organic growth of settlements."

      Capsule for Ostriv Ostriv

      "Gridless building system and decoration placement allow for creative and organic village design"

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions with others are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of dominance or power imposition."

      Capsule for Factorio Factorio

      "Interactions with others are limited to raids and trading, no evidence of power imposition or social dominance"

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as immersive distraction with atmospheric Viking world and survival challenges."

      Capsule for ASKA ASKA

      "Players enjoy immersive Viking world and relaxing gameplay as a form of stress relief and distraction"

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Root Root

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation or pressure"

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different strategies, store layouts, and roles; some routine but also exploration of mechanics and tactics."

      Capsule for Supermarket Together Supermarket Together

      "Players try different layouts, strategies, and explore mechanics like raiding and trading"

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of procedurally generated maps and events, but limited story and environment variety."

      Capsule for Stolen Realm Stolen Realm

      "Some exploration of map and discovery of resources and events, but maps are limited and not procedurally generated"

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Customization of town layout, building placement, and interior decorating enables player self-expression."

      Capsule for Littlewood Littlewood

      "Customization of houses, decorations, and village layout supports player self-expression"

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Strong Viking mythology and fantasy elements like mythical creatures and gods are integrated into the story and gameplay."

      Capsule for Cultures - Northland Cultures - Northland

      "Game features Norse mythology elements and Viking roleplaying but grounded in realistic survival mechanics"

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction or community feeling; mostly solo play"

      Capsule for Fernbus Simulator Fernbus Simulator

      "Minimal social interaction or community feeling; mostly solo play"

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in city building, resource management, and strategic planning over time."

      Capsule for Grand Ages: Rome Grand Ages: Rome

      "Players learn resource management, city building, and strategic planning over time"

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features"

      Capsule for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features"

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and micromanagement, especially in mid to late game stages."

      Capsule for City of Gangsters City of Gangsters

      "Requires sustained attention and micromanagement, especially in early and mid game"

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay"

      Capsule for Sonic Frontiers Sonic Frontiers

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay"

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage town building and invite villagers, exercising leadership in community development though no multiplayer leadership."

      Capsule for Snacko Snacko

      "Players lead their village and manage citizens but no multiplayer leadership roles"

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through tech trees, resource gathering, and colony expansion."

      Capsule for Astro Colony Astro Colony

      "Clear progression through tech tree, fame, and village expansion with accumulating resources and upgrades"

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite occasional frustration from disasters."

      Capsule for BalanCity BalanCity

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some tension from disasters and resource management"

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visuals and audio are pleasant but not highly stimulating or intense."

      Capsule for Noble Fates Noble Fates

      "Visual and audio elements are pleasant but not highly stimulating or intense"

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No strong social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and community-based."

      Capsule for Limbus Company Limbus Company

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on individual village success"

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal story and lore hinted at; narrative is sparse but adds flavor."

      Capsule for Akane Akane

      "Some lore and events add narrative flavor but overall story is minimal and repetitive"

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players use tactics, resource management, and planning to survive and progress."

      Capsule for DOOM + DOOM II DOOM + DOOM II

      "Players engage in planning, resource allocation, and tactical decisions for survival and growth"

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense from raids and survival challenges, but overall gameplay is slow-paced and controlled."

      Capsule for Dawn of Man Dawn of Man

      "Some suspense from disasters and raids but overall gameplay is calm and steady"

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price with many hours of content and active development."

      Capsule for Vanguard Galaxy Vanguard Galaxy

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price with many hours of gameplay and active development"

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat and raiding are present but not overly graphic or central; violence is functional rather than gratuitous."

      Capsule for Going Medieval Going Medieval

      "Combat and raiding are present but not graphically violent or central to gameplay"

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay involves managing resources and defending against threats to keep villagers alive."

      Capsule for Stacklands Stacklands

      "Core gameplay involves managing resources and overcoming threats to keep village alive"

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026