Comparison

I, Viking vs Vikings at War

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

I, Viking

Engage in real-time PvP battles in an epic Scandinavian world. Conquer territories, build your village, and battle thousands of players worldwide. Experience dynamic combat with unique heroes and strategic village development.

Highlights
  • Real-time PvP battles
  • Viking village building
  • Co-op multiplayer
  • Action RPG elements
  • Unique hero abilities
  • Territory conquest
Features
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"BEST MOBILE GAME" Finalist at International Mobile Gaming Award GLOBAL 2017 Play I, Viking Valhalla For Honor, a real-time PvP battle, and enter the epic Scandinavian world of the Vikings. Play with friends or battle with thousands of other players all over the world. Vikings battle action & strategy games have never been so close to real-time viking battles as I, Viking is. Immerse yourself into the epic atmosphere of brave medieval gladiators, conquer new territories from your rivals and build viking village. Make your name go down in history! You are the Viking, fight! I, Viking is a co-op multiplayer fighting and battle strategy game in a Scandinavian-themed world. Only bravery, war and magic rules here. Feel like the leader of the most powerful army, gather the mightiest warriors and war heroes and achieve glory of the battlefield beyond measure! Every day thousands of people who are passionate about viking games and warrior games pick up their smartphone to enjoy one more exciting viking battle and master their art of war. I, Viking fan base keeps growing and shows no signs of slowing down. In case you are wondering why… - True viking history: I, Viking is an action RPG game based on a true historical events. Here we are trying to recreate an experience of viking empire to make you dive into its atmosphere - Heavy viking fightings: Really dynamic viking battles make you fill in the center of the action. Sounds of slashing weapons, your teammates hue and cry, etc. Fight against millions of real players. Grab Mjolnir to strenght yourself and hit the enemies! - Unique mix of your favourite game genres: It means you’ll always be entertained. Viking battles, elements of battle strategy games, action and viking village building – in one game. - Stunning sound & graphics optimized for your device. Enjoy medieval picturesque landscapes, realistic viking weapons and magnificent dragon ships. - Outstanding heroes: More than 8 types of viking characters with unique abilities and leveling system. - Viking village building: A man’s home is his castle. In this vikings game there are 9 levels of each village building to unlock and upgrade. - Tricky daily tasks let you win bonuses and rewards to continue viking PvP battles over and over again Play I, Viking Valhalla For Honor to take part in breathtaking PvP viking battles, feel the spirit of authentic medieval world with dozens of territories to conquer. We know there a lot of viking games like battle strategy games and war strategy games where you should develop a strategy and think a lot. Here your focus is on action! Our vikings app makes you feel the spirit of epic battles and craft really unique weapon.

About

Vikings at War

Engage in a classic MMO strategy game set in the Viking world. Build your settlement, train heroes, and lead your clan in epic PvE and PvP battles to conquer kingdoms and amass wealth. Compete with thousands of players for glory and power.

Highlights
  • Kingdom building with over 20 unique buildings
  • Trainable Viking heroes and tactical challenges
  • Realistic Viking setting with authentic music and graphics
  • PvE, PvP, and rewarded rankings
  • Clans, events, and multiplayer battles
  • Trade system for acquiring goods and gold
Features
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Play Vikings at War, a classic MMO strategy game, and enter the mysterious world of the Vikings. Battle with thousands of other players in an epic war for power. Raise your kingdom and become a living legend! "Land!", yells the Jarl from the bow of the longboat. It took many days to cross a storm-lashed sea and reach your destination. As the fog lifts, you glimpse the shores of East Anglia. Many miles away from home, you are ready to do what is the trade of the Vikings: to plunder, pillage and conquer. However, this time it looks as if the Anglians are prepared to hold their ground. They stand along the coast with shield poised and swords drawn and await your landing. Hammering your fists on chests and shields with full power, you and your clan unleash an intimidating sound of war. You are ready to feast with the gods in Valhalla. But this time, Odin must wait. The end will come, and the world of gods and men shall wane. But not today! Not before you have claimed your victory! Not before bards shall sing about your deeds in their songs! Vikings at War is a classic construction and strategy MMO featuring PvE and PvP. You impersonate a fearless Viking warrior and manage a settlement. The game features an authentic medieval world with dozens of kingdoms and countries to raid and conquer. Striving for wealth and power, you send your ships in all directions. With the right tactics and strategy, your warriors will return on ships filled to bursting point with goods and gold. The treasures and loot of your raids help you to evolve your settlement into a big trade town. Band up with other players, form a clan and take part in challenging PvE and PvP fights. Win in events and climb the ranks, so that you can equip your avatar with decorative armor. Features: - Awesome builder and strategy game with more than 20 unique buildings and a rewarding trade system - An epic war strategy game featuring trainable Viking heroes and tactical challenges - Realistic Viking setting with music that befits the scene and stunning graphics - Competitive content featuring PvE, PvP and rewarded rankings. Measure yourself with other players! - Enjoy exciting content with events, clans, single & multiplayer battles, achievements, events, a ranking system and much more to explore - Join thousands of players across many platforms in a single shared MMO game world - There are no horned helmets here ;) Vikings at War is a free-2-play game with in-app-purchases and rewarded videos to speed up game progression. Thank you for playing our game! We are always striving to improve Vikings at War. If you have any suggestions or ideas, we are more than happy to hear from you through our support team.

Screenshots

I, Viking4 screens
Vikings at War4 screens

Verdict

The call

I, Viking and Vikings at War both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of I, Viking's written reviews are positive against 39% of Vikings at War's. I, Viking also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. I, Viking sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vikings at War sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for I, Viking against 4.5 for Vikings at War. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 561 and 646 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of I, Viking's written reviews are positive against 39% of Vikings at War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I, Viking ships an update fortnightly, Vikings at War every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
I, Viking versus Vikings at War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI, VikingVikings at War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (561 ratings) — better4.5 (646 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better38.8% of reviews
Number of ratings561646 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size557 MB215 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMad Dog Games, LLCsealMedia GmbH

Customer experience

I, Viking

All ratings561 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative25.2%

Vikings at War

All ratings646 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral16.5%
Negative44.7%

User reviews

I, Viking

From 561 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best game ever
  • 👍 Great gameplay
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics
  • 💰 Not pay-to-win
  • 🕹️ Unique and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔌 Drains battery fast
  • 🕰️ Slow progression
  • 🤖 Overpowered bots
  • 🤕 Toxic community

Vikings at War

From 646 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Interesting concept
  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Potential for growth
  • 🎮 Enjoyable for fans of Vikings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and advancement
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options
  • ⚔️ Unbalanced PvP matchups

Bugs and requests

I, Viking

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Loot not received
  • Upgrade bugs
  • Crashes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More maps and modes
  • Single-player campaign
  • Clan/guild system
  • Improved matchmaking
  • Better anti-cheat measures

Vikings at War

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Inability to switch between accounts
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay
  • Incorrect or missing in-game information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve graphics and visuals
  • Add more content and updates
  • Implement clan management features
  • Provide better tutorials and guidance
  • Enhance battle mechanics and strategy

In-app purchases

10 purchases

I, Viking

One-time10
  • Contraband Gold (800)$1.99
  • Wandering Squad Pack!$1.99
  • Clan Gold (Small)$2.99
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  • Clan Gold (Medium)$4.99
  • Premium Character (Svanhvit)$6.99
  • Premium Character (Ingvarr)$6.99
  • Premium Character (Eogan)$6.99
  • Clan Gold (Large)$9.99
  • Galvin (Premium Character)$12.99
  • Galvin (Early Access) + Slot$13.99
10 purchases

Vikings at War

One-time10
  • Coin package XXS$0.99
  • Coin package XS$1.99
  • Coin package S$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • 30 Day Coinpass$9.99
  • Coin package M$9.99
  • Coin package L$19.99
  • Coin package L + 2 Bags$19.99
  • Coin package XL$49.99
  • Coin package XXL$99.99

Questions

Is I, Viking free?
I, Viking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vikings at War free?
Vikings at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, I, Viking or Vikings at War?
I, Viking is rated higher. I, Viking averages 4.5 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Vikings at War averages 4.5 from 646 ratings.
Do I, Viking or Vikings at War have ads?
Both I, Viking and Vikings at War show ads.
Which is updated more often, I, Viking or Vikings at War?
I, Viking ships an update fortnightly, and Vikings at War every 6 weeks. Most recently, I, Viking was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vikings at War on November 2, 2026.

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