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As Viking warrior Thora, explore Norse realms, uncover runes, and wield an axe and godly powers to defeat elemental giants.
Released 29 Sep 2015
Explore Norse Realms
Find Jotun Runes
Fight Elemental Giants
Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!
Developed by Thunder Lotus · Published by Thunder Lotus









After an inglorious death, Viking warrior Thora must prove her worth to the gods to earn entry to Valhalla. The hand-drawn adventure unfolds across Norse purgatory.
Explore nine regions, navigate hazards and environmental puzzles, and search for runes that unleash the jotun. Along the way, find powers granted by the gods and pieces of Thora’s story.
Use a two-handed axe, dodge, and divine abilities to battle five colossal elemental jotun, learning their attacks and mechanics. Valhalla Mode offers tougher versions of the giants.
Players who enjoy Jotun often praise its hand-drawn art, Norse setting, music, and Icelandic voice work, as well as the scale and distinctive mechanics of its giant boss fights. Some find the deliberate combat and exploration atmospheric or rewarding, while others criticize slow movement, sparse levels, and fights they consider frustrating or uneven.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 36 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 79/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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