Vermintide

Vermintide is a video game series developed by Fatshark set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. The games emphasize cooperative, first-person action against Skaven hordes and other threats, with a strong focus on teamwork, positioning, and loot-driven progression. The original entry, released in 2015 as Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, is a four-player co-op title in which players choose from several characters, each with unique weapons and careers, to survive a sequence of missions around the ruined town of Ubersreik. Gameplay combines melee and ranged combat with objective-based stages, and features a loot system that rewards new weapons, trinkets, and crafting materials. Difficulty levels range from Normal to Nightmare, affecting enemy density and loot quality.

Vermintide 2, released in 2018, builds on the same cooperative premise with a refined engine and improved visuals. It expands the enemy roster to include Chaos forces alongside Skaven and adds new progression options and content through updates and downloadable content. The two games together emphasize four-player cooperation, though solo play with AI teammates is possible.

The Vermintide series is noted for its emphasis on cooperative play, loot-driven progression, and its Warhammer setting. It has inspired expansions, ongoing updates, and a dedicated player base, leading to continued development and additional installments within the franchise.