Tribes of Midgard’s rewarding progression system has me hooked

It’s tempting to compare Tribes of Midgard and Valheim—both are essentially co-op survival games, set in the Viking afterlife—but that’s where the similarities end. While Valheim lets you set your own pace, Norsfell’s Tribes of Midgard drops you straight into a frantic struggle for survival. And that can be off-putting at first, especially if you’re playing solo.

The aim is to survive for as long as you can, overcoming waves of enemies that attack your base by night, as well as fighting off giant bosses. At the same time you need to gather materials to fortify your position, as well as craft weapons and gear. Then you must explore the map as much as you can to unlock fast travel shrines and intercept the invading Jotnar. It’s a lot.