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Jotun: Valhalla Edition

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
  • Immersive norse mythology atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding boss fights
  • Engaging music and voice acting
  • Unique exploration and puzzle elements

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow character movement and controls
  • Short overall game length
  • Some empty or repetitive exploration areas
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Clunky ui and map navigation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • DOOMBLADE

  • Viktor

  • Dragon's Wake

  • Arietta of Spirits

  • ITTA

  • Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

More expressive

Games that feels like Jotun: Valhalla Edition but with more self-expression and customization

  • Pronty

  • Nyaruru Fishy Fight

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

  • Realm of Ink

  • WitchSpring R

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Jotun: Valhalla Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Creativity, Strategy.

Last update: 21/08/2026