The game uses a side-view perspective and divides its adventure into self-contained stages. The objective is to bring all three Vikings to the exit alive, while collecting useful items and overcoming traps, enemies, switches, and environmental obstacles.

Each Viking can be controlled separately, and progress depends on combining their abilities. Erik reaches high platforms and breaks barriers, Baleog defeats enemies or activates targets from a distance, and Olaf protects the group and crosses gaps. A stage is cleared only when the required Vikings reach the exit.

Study the whole room before moving a Viking into danger. Keep the group together when possible, since a stage cannot be completed if one required Viking is lost.

Use Olaf's shield to create safe approaches, Baleog to remove threats or hit distant switches, and Erik to reach elevated routes. If a puzzle appears unsolvable, look for an ability that changes the shape of the route rather than searching for a hidden jump.