Surrounded by waves of ruthless enemies? That’s par for the Norse in Glory Ages – Vikings. Dual-wield swords to defeat hordes of foes—parrying strikes, dodging danger, and switching stances to land lethal counters at just the right moment. The further you progress, the fiercer the foes, so keep a few jars of Thor’s mead on hand for a mid-fight boost. To Valhalla!

What we love: The cinematic combat. Knock an opponent back with a perfect counter, slo-mo duck under another enemy’s sword, then fling an axe at a third. Dispatching a dozen or more baddies without taking a scratch will make you feel like Odin himself. (And if you find the action a little too visceral, you can toggle off blood effects in the game’s settings.)

Quick tip: Complete every optional objective in a chapter to earn valuable loot, like the powerful Reapers of Hel blades. For objectives requiring you to dispatch stunned enemies, unlock skills like the leg sweep, dirty trick, and Jotunn roar—they’ll daze adversaries long enough for you to finish them off.

Meet the creator: Artist Anna Khrustaleva and programmer Vladislav Vasilyev—also known as NoTriple-A Games—have been making fighting games together since 2017, including Slash of Sword, A Way to Smash, and Glory Ages – Samurais. The duo handcrafted the 3D models in Glory Ages – Vikings.