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Josef Theuer · Published by Josef Theuer · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains fantasy violence involved in melee combat. Players use swords and axes to defeat humanoids and fantasy creatures (goblins, giants). Blood effects are visible during attacks and upon death, but can be disabled in the game settings. Some enemy dialogues may contain mild profanity, and the game depicts occasional alcohol consumption (e.g., goblins drinking beer).
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Enter an alternate history where Vikings rule the Byzantine Empire. In this retro hero simulator, master sword & magic, manage hunger, and use the Valknut artifact to cheat death. Fight through a world torn apart by warring gods to prove your destiny.
RPG · 2027 · More free games
Embark on a unique adventure where Vikings reign supreme in an alternate Byzantine Empire. Manage your hunger, wield the Valknut artifact, and prove your destiny by fighting through chaos unleashed by warring gods.
About this game
LOST VIKING: SOMEWHERE IN BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Lost Viking is a fantasy retro "hero simulator" set in an alternate history where the Earth is divided among warring gods. The Norse, Greek, Egyptian, and Celtic pantheons vie for dominance, carving the world into rival empires. You play as the second son of a Viking Jarl, sent to the ruins of the Byzantine Empire—a territory seized by Northmen—to prove your worth.
The conquered palace guards the Valknut, Odin's legendary artifact. You are not armed with it, but you can channel its power like other challengers. Through your father's influence and gold, you acquire Valknut Gems. These mystical stones allow you to cheat death—if you fall in battle, a gem is consumed to rewind time and resurrect you at the last checkpoint.
KEY FEATURES:
⚔️ Hybrid Combat System: Master the blade in third-person mode or switch to FPS view for precision strikes. Utilize 3 different attack types and combat tricks to defeat Goblins, Jottuns, and dangerous beasts or rival warriors.
🌲 Yggdrasil Skill Tree: Your hero starts slow, but destiny awaits. Level up to unlock perks in the Skill Tree. Increase your speed, agility, and learn powerful magic abilities or handy skills like the Hunter ability to scavenge food from prey.
🛡️ Survival & RPG Elements: It’s not just about fighting. Manage your Hunger system with food, collect loot, and rest at checkpoints to recover Health and Magic Energy.
🗣️ Diplomacy & Choices: Violence isn't always the answer. Use the Diplomacy skill to negotiate with humanoid enemies or uncover lore through dialogues with unique NPCs like Ratatoskr the guide.
☠️ Hardcore Challenge: Choose your difficulty from "Chicken" to "Godlike", which directly impacts your starting lives and enemy density.
📊 Retro Aesthetics: Experience a stylized world with old-school vibes, complete with score leaderboards, secrets to find, and a unique physics-based movement system.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: windows 7 or greater
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5600U CPU @ 2.60GHz
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel(R) HD graphic 5500
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: windows 7 or greater
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5600U CPU @ 2.60GHz
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 620 1gb / Radeon
- Storage: 1 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Major Update 2.7.1 : Story, Stats & Localization
Greetings, Jarls & warriors!Update 2.7.1 is now live on our itch.io page! While the previous update focused heavily on brutal combat, this new patch brings some new display of RPG mechanics, story progression, and world-building to our alternate Viking history.Here is what’s new in v2.7.1:Level Cap Increased: You can now push your Viking up to level 9!New Character Stats System: The first iteration of the core stats feature is here, giving you more information over your RPG build and progression.Level I Expansion: Added brand new content and areas to explore right from the beginning.The Shaman Order: Implemented the second iteration of the Viking Shaman Order NPCs(for story lore).Death & Resurrection: Dying is part of the journey. Added a brand new, thematic screen for when your Viking falls in battle and prepares to rise again.Main Story Progression: The lore deepens! Added the third iteration of the main storyline, featuring new texts and fresh illustrations (some are still work-in-progress, but ready for your eyes).Localization (English & Czech): Added the first iteration of language support. The game, including a full dialogue text review, is now fully playable in both English and Czech.Quality of Life: Updated the Help screen to make navigating all these new features much smoother.smoother.A Quick Note for Steam Players: This 2.7.1 build is currently available exclusively on our itch.io page as a testing ground for these massive new features. But don't worry—I haven't forgotten about Steam! My plan is to polish everything to perfection and bring the next major update directly here to Steam. I am currently gearing up and aiming to have a robust demo ready for the Autumn Steam Next Fest!Head over to the itch.io page to try out the current demo version. As always, thank you for your support, feedback, and for keeping this project alive!Skål! 🍻Joseph (Solo Dev)Read full article on Community Announcements (Joseph Everland)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Update 2.7.0: Dismemberment & More!
Greetings, Jarls & warriors!I am thrilled to announce that the massive 2.7.0 update for Lost Viking is finally here. I've been working hard on this one, and it brings a huge shift to how combat feels in our alternate viking history.Here is what’s new in v2.7.0:* Dynamic Dismemberment System: Combat just got a lot more brutal and tactical! If you land a precise, heavy strike during a fight, you can now sever enemy limbs. Chop off a goblin's weapon arm or shield hand, and watch how it changes the flow of the battle.* New Content & Areas: Expanded the world for you to explore, fight or run and survive in.* RPG Improvements: Tweaked the core mechanics to make your journey smoother and more immersive.I’ve put together a full showcase video breaking down all the new features and showing the new combat system in action. Check out the devlog video here:---The Road to Steam Next Fest (Working on 2.7.1)I never sleep for long! While you are out there testing the new combat in the 2.7.0 build (which is available right now on my Itch.io and for my Patreon supporters), my focus has already shifted. Development on update 2.7.1 has officially started. My ultimate goal is to polish all these features into a massive 2.7.2 version, just in time for the Steam Next Fest in October. As a solo developer, your support means the world to me. If you want to help shape the game, consider joining my "Inner Circle" on Patreon. And most importantly: Please hit that Wishlist button! Every single Wishlist helps me fight the Steam algorithm and brings this project closer to reality.Thank you for your ongoing support!Skål! 🍻Joseph (Solo Dev)Read full article on Community Announcements (Joseph Everland)Community & EventsOfficial
⚔️ Welcome Warriors! Read this first (Demo Link & Community) ⚔️
Skål!Welcome to the official Steam community hub for Lost Viking: Somewhere in Byzantine Empire.I'm Joseph, the solo developer behind this passion project. It means a lot to see you here right at the beginning of our journey.If you've just stumbled upon this page, Lost Viking is a retro action-RPG set in a fractured alternate history where Norse, Greek, and Egyptian gods vie for dominance over Earth. You are cast into the fallen Byzantine Empire to prove your worth, master hybrid 3rd-person/FPS combat, and cheat death using the legendary Valknut artifact.🛡️ WHERE IS THE DEMO?While the Steam page is brand new, the battle has already begun elsewhere!You can play the free ALPHA DEMO right now on Itch.io.It features the first few levels, core combat mechanics, and the beginning of the story. The demo will come to Steam later, but for now, Itch is our testing ground.👉 \ https://joseph-everland.itch.io/lostviking💬 JOIN THE "INNER CIRCLE"Steam forums are great, but the real-time action happens on our Discord. If you want to:Give direct feedback on the demo.Chat with me and other warriors.See behind-the-scenes development updates.👉 \ https://discord.gg/Hk9e28gC🤝 WANT TO INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT?This game is being built with the community. If you want to vote on new features, help design NPCs, and get exclusive rewards, consider joining our Patreon Inner Circle.👉 \ Joseph Everland | creating a Game: Lost viking somewhere in Byzantine Empire | PatreonTHANK YOU for wishlisting the game. Every wishlist helps a solo indie dev beat the Steam algorithm.Stay sharp, warriors!-JosephRead full article on Community Announcements (Joseph Everland)
