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Valorborn
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Strategy
Early Access
Single-player
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Family Sharing

Dive into a living medieval fantasy sandbox RPG where the world moves with or without you and factions rise and fall. Become a thief, hunter, or sellsword, survive alone or with a party, and shape your story in a fully enterable world where every building, cave, and road hides opportunity or danger.

Developers: Laps Games
Publishers: Laps Games
Release Date: Apr 15, 2026
Price (USD): $22.49
Current Players: 123

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Mixed(70%)
potential
medieval fantasy
passionate project
smoother gameplay
solid foundation
Kenshi comparison
jankiness
tutorial
similarity to Kenshi
bugs
early access state
performance issues
user interface
lag
The general sentiment of the reviews is that Valorborn has potential and a solid foundation but is currently held back by numerous bugs, performance issues, and a challenging user interface. Players appreciate the game's similarity to Kenshi and its unique medieval fantasy setting but frequently mention it's not ready for an enjoyable playthrough yet. Fans of Kenshi are hopeful but advise others to wait for more improvements.

Positive Points

  • Many reviewers appreciate the game's potential and see it as a passionate project with a solid foundation.
  • Players who enjoy Kenshi find the medieval fantasy setting appealing and see the game as a love letter to Kenshi.
  • Reviewers have observed smoother gameplay and nicer graphics when compared to Kenshi.
  • Some users praise the game for being in a genre that is challenging and offers a 'learn as you play' experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is currently in a very early access state, leading to numerous bugs and glitches, such as game-breaking issues and unresolved AI problems.
  • Many players report issues with the user interface being cluttered, unintuitive, and generally difficult to navigate.
  • Performance issues, including frequent lag and frame rate drops, detract from the player experience, despite having good PC setups.
  • Some reviewers found the tutorial problematic, with some elements lacking clarity and forcing restarts upon failure.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game provides a medieval setting similar to Kenshi's style, some players feel it does not fully realize the depth of interaction found in Kenshi.
  • Player experiences varied, with some finding the charm in its roughness, while others viewed the jankiness as a flaw.

    • Common Themes

  • Almost all reviews draw comparisons to Kenshi, indicating that Valorborn is catering heavily to fans of that game.
  • The game is praised for potential but criticized for its current unrefined state.
  • A consensus exists that players should wait for more updates before investing unless interested in supporting development.
    • Updated 4/16/2026, 12:00:58 AM UTC
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