Valheim meets Skyrim in new RPG coming very soon

Valheim and Skyrim fans may enjoy this new RPG coming to Steam very soon.

Among the Trolls is an upcoming RPG which shares many traits with games like Skyrim and Valheim, including the survival and exploration aspects of both games.

It’s a first-person survival adventure game in which you explore a fantasy version of Finland’s mystical forests. As you venture deeper into the forest, you discover more about Finnish mythology and ancient magic which helps you to survive.

“Step into Anna’s shoes as she travels from the U.S. to Finland to visit her grandfather in a remote and isolated cabin deep in the forest,” the game’s official description reads on Steam.

“But upon arrival, you discover the cabin abandoned and your grandfather has vanished, drawing you into a realm of Nordic mythology and long-lost memories of summers past. Embark on a quest to find your missing grandfather and survive the untamed wilderness, facing supernatural creatures from Finnish mythology and the living, animistic forces of Nature.”

Among the Trolls was originally in development at Forbidden Studios. However, the studio folded before it could complete the game, and development was paused in 2022.

It was revived in January earlier this year, with Avantgarden now working on the game under 505 Pulse. One of the biggest changes that occurred with this changing of developer was the switch from Unity to Unreal Engine.

Avantgarden is targeting a release in Steam Early Access, which it will be using to “gather invaluable community feedback, improve core mechanics, and ensure the game delivers the best possible survival experience while exploring Finnish mythology”.

A release date for Among the Trolls’ early access launch has not been confirmed yet. The developer is active on the forums and social media though, and is consistently posting new blogs to update players on the state of the game.