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AdventureIndieSimulationStrategyCity BuilderRTSBase BuildingMultiplayerColony Sim

Northgard: Definitive Edition

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a critically acclaimed real-time strategy game based on Norse mythology. Lead your clan, uncover the secrets of a mysterious newfound continent and defeat your enemies to conquer the Throne!

Developer: Shiro Games
Publisher: Shiro Games
Franchise: —
Release date: Mar 7, 2018
Store page updated: Aug 12, 2026
Price: $34.99 · Steam store ↗

Review Analysis Score

55.9/ 100

Based on 421 reviews from the past 1 year

Steam User Rating

Recent 🙂 Mostly Positive 79% of 132

All time 😄 Very Positive 85% of 68,752

“loved the game itself despite bugs”

How it holds up

−50+5

Gameplay

+1.27

Strategy +2.96 · Depth of builds, tactics, and meaningful choices

“22 clans with unique mechanics and playstyles increase replayability significantly” (37)

[h1]PAS MAL NON ? C’EST [strike]VIKING[/strike] FRANCAIS.[/h1] Northgard est un excellent RTS / 4X très riche, qui peut se jouer seul ou à plusieurs, en coopération ou en compétitif. Le principe du jeu est de gérer un village de vikings dans un monde inspiré de la mythologie nordique. Vous commencerez en général avec un brouillard masquant les zones non explorées. Après avoir révélé les premières zones, il faudra décider quoi faire. Construire une cabane de bûcheron pour récolter du bois, coloniser des zones riches en nourriture, construire de quoi cultiver, pêcher, et chasser, exploiter le fe

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Story & World

+2.78

World +3.11 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is

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Content Volume

+1.69

Replayability +3.52 · Reasons to play again — runs, randomness, New Game+

“high replay value with multiple game modes” (11)

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Visuals & Sound

+2.39

Visuals +2.60 · Graphics, art style, and animation

“nice visuals and distinct factions” (20)

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Multiplayer

-0.41

Netcode -4.28 · Server stability, ping, and disconnects

“connectivity issues never fixed, multiplayer frustrating” (30)

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Pricing & Fairness

-2.52

Balance -2.51 · Whether classes, weapons, and builds are evenly matched

“AI has no economic stress, builds armies instantly, gangs up unfairly” (39)

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Tech & Support

-3.14

Stability -4.32 · Crashes, freezes, save loss, and game-breaking bugs

“Definitive Edition update broke the game with constant freezing in main menu” (84)

Игру поломали после обновления Definitive Edition. Игра фризит в главном меню каждые 5 сек. Спасибо!)

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Steam review activity

% positive over time

since launch, by month · major update DLC

Feb 2017Sep 2026

Reviews

per day · 132 reviews, peak 11/day

Aug 20Sep 18

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