Cows VS Vikings similar games & best alternatives

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Cows VS Vikings

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

You think you’ve seen everything in Stream already?! No, buddy, you never saw anything like that before! The Vikings against the cows! Show them the strength of Odin and twist their horns off!

What works

  • Funny and unique storyline
  • Beautiful and detailed graphics
  • Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • Variety of towers, spells, and upgrades
  • No microtransactions, good value

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of bosses and endgame content
  • Some balance issues and unclear ui elements
  • No difficulty selection
  • Missing voice acting and hints
  • Early access with incomplete features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

  • Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

  • Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

  • Tiny Tactics

  • Relic Guardian - Tower Defense

  • Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Cows VS Vikings but with more leadership over others

  • Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

  • Blightstone

  • Braveland Pirate

  • Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

  • Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

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Cows VS Vikings: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026