Valheim meets Assassin's Creed Black Flag in new free download

If you’re a Steam user, gather around.

If you’re a Steam user who yearns for the survival-crafting gameplay loop of Valheim but set within the tropical climes of something more akin to Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, then lean in even closer.

I have just the thing.

Okay, yes, that’s a niche want but stick with me on this one because Voyagers of Nera looks to be a true delight.

Developed by Treehouse Games, Voyagers of Nera is a co-operative survival-crafting game where you’re tasked with surviving a magical ocean world “brimming with lost spirits and deadly monsters”.

In fact, it’s got quite a Moana feel about it if you’ll permit me to make a film comparison, with the Pacific Islands clearly being a key inspiration here.

“Sail to distant islands, build beautiful villages and surf across the waves with up to 10 players,” the synopsis teases.

Take a look at Voyagers of Nera in action below.

You will play as an Echo, a descendant of a long-extinct line of protectors of this magical world.

It’s up to you to continue your ancestor’s legacy, protecting the game’s various islands from malevolent spirits who seek to disrupt the equilibrium.

To succeed, you’ll need to build bases and craft new weapons, your typical survival fare - although bases here are pretty picturesque with sea views as far as the eye can see.

Your travels will take you beneath the waves to the depths of the sea where threats lurk just as they do on land, but you’ve got a handy ship to navigate the waters - one which you can imbue with magic.

Voyagers of Nera is playable solo but you can also team up with up to 10 friends, taking on this epic journey together.

The game is set to launch in early 2025 but ahead of that point, you can get a taste of the action courtesy of a new demo which has launched on Steam.

Give it a whirl and dive in. You’ve got nothing to lose.