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Northgard
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Northgard

Lead a viking clan to claim new lands. A clean, approachable RTS that's easy to gather round.

PEGI 7
Players
1–8 players
Session
~45 min
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch
Mood
competitive, casual
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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–8 players? Northgard lands a competitive / casual mood and plays in roughly 45-minute sessions on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch. It's tagged RTS, Strategy, in the same lane as Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, Total War: WARHAMMER III. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank Northgard against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

Northgard — game-night FAQ

How many players is Northgard?

Northgard supports 1 to 8 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play Northgard on?

Northgard is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch.

Is Northgard free to play?

No — Northgard is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of Northgard?

A typical session of Northgard runs about 45 minutes, though it varies with your group.

Is Northgard good for game night?

Northgard suits a competitive / casual mood for 1–8 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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