Best video games to learn Icelandic

Updated 2026-11-07. Rankings are not paid for.

Jotun is the top pick for listening, and No Time to Relax is the easiest start for reading.

Very few games support Icelandic, because most Icelanders play in English. The ones that do are worth finding, and several come from Icelandic studios.

Top 5 picks

Best with voice

1. Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Intermediate

A hand-drawn adventure through Norse mythology, narrated in Icelandic, with Icelandic interface and subtitles. It is the only well-known game on Steam with Icelandic voice.

Most Icelandic

2. Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition

Intermediate to advanced

An action adventure from Myrkur Games, a studio in Reykjavík. Menus, tutorials and cutscene text are in Icelandic, and Icelandic players were glad to see it.

Best for beginners

3. No Time to Relax

Beginner to intermediate

A light life simulator from Porcelain Fortress, an Icelandic studio, with Icelandic interface and subtitles. A learner on Reddit found it better for study than Jotun.

Set in Iceland

4. Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga

Advanced

A story game set in 10th-century Iceland, with Icelandic interface and subtitles but no Icelandic voice.

Best strategy

5. Landnama

Intermediate

A Viking survival strategy game with Icelandic interface and subtitles.

Hall of fame

A Minecraft player riding a pig in a grassy field

Available in Icelandic and almost every other language, so it sits outside our ranking. Switch the language in Options and learn everyday words for blocks, tools and menus. It is text only, with no voice.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

What to expect from Icelandic

Nouns change form in four cases, so the same word can look different from line to line.
Nouns have three genders, and adjectives change to match them.
The letters þ and ð are both a th sound.
Verbs change for person and number, much like in German.

Tips for learning Icelandic with games

Note the full set of forms when you learn a new noun, not just one.
Read lines aloud, because Icelandic spelling follows clear rules once you learn them.
Start with a game you have already finished, so you can follow the story and focus on the language.
Begin with simple or children's games that repeat the same words. Long story games are much harder at first.
At first, choose games that let you read at your own pace. Timed dialogue and text that disappears are hard to follow.
Game translations are sometimes stiff or too literal, so check new phrases before you use them yourself.
If a game has no Icelandic voices, watch let's play videos or live streams in Icelandic for listening practice.
Games teach words better than grammar, so use them alongside a course or tutor.
If a game has Icelandic voices and you only read subtitles in your own language, switch the subtitles to Icelandic too.
If a game stays in English, check its settings, or right-click it in Steam and open Properties, General, Language.
To find more games, add Icelandic to your language preferences in the Steam store settings.
On consoles, some games only include a language in copies sold in that country, so check the version before you buy.
Some games without official support have fan translations. Quality varies, and our lists only cover official languages.

FAQ

Which games have Icelandic voice acting?

Jotun is the main one on Steam. Island of Winds, a coming adventure set in 17th-century Iceland, also lists Icelandic voice, and we will add it after release.

What is the best game for Icelandic beginners?

Minecraft: Java Edition has an Icelandic option, which a native speaker on Reddit called usable, if a bit stiff. No Time to Relax is a light game with short everyday text.

Does EVE Online have Icelandic?

No. It comes from CCP Games in Reykjavík, but Steam does not list Icelandic for it.

Are there fan translations into Icelandic?

Yes, for a few games, such as Outer Wilds and Vintage Story. Valheim also has a community translation in its settings. Quality varies, and our list only covers official languages.