Palworld vs Valheim
Palworld and Valheim cost the same today at US$29.99 each, so price is not the deciding factor. Per hour played they are not equal: Valheim costs US$0.50/h against US$0.60/h for Palworld — 60h to beat versus 50h. Steam players rate Valheim higher: 96% positive against 84%.
Palworld vs Valheim, side by side
| Metric | Palworld | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | US$29.99 on Steam | US$29.99 on Steam |
| All-time low | US$20.99 on GamesPlanet US | US$9.99 on Steam |
| Steam rating | 84% positive | 96% positive |
| Hours to beat | 50h | 60h |
| Cost per hour | US$0.60/h | US$0.50/h |
| Players | Up to 32 on dedicated servers | Up to 10 co-op (dedicated server) |
| Available on | Steam | Steam |
| Released | 2024, Pocketpair | 2021, Iron Gate |
Pick Palworld if
"Pokemon with guns" hook delivered on launch hype. It is a Survival Crafting by Pocketpair, 2024, and takes about 50 hours. The catch: still Early Access, content cadence has slowed since launch. Full Palworld price breakdown.
Pick Valheim if
Gorgeous procedural biomes for a small-studio game. It is a Survival Crafting by Iron Gate, 2021, and takes about 60 hours. The catch: combat feels stiff compared to dedicated action games. Full Valheim price breakdown.
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How this comparison is made
Prices come straight from the stores' own feeds, in USD for United States, and are cached for about 30 minutes; hours-to-beat and the pros and cons are our editorial estimates. Cost per hour is the cheapest current price divided by hours-to-beat. No ads, no affiliate links and no paid placement — a store link earns us nothing. Every weight and threshold we use is published.