I think what you're feeling trying out VS, is the same frustration ppl feel playing Valheim the first time or so... In Valheim you dont think anything of walking into the dark forest on your first play through. second or third you're a lil more conscious just running into the dark forest. definitely learn your lesson first time visiting a deathsquito in the plains or a wraith in the swamps... and come on! your telling you the frist time you ran into a sea serpent you death felt "heroic"? EVery death in valheim felt just as punishing at VS. especially if you died on a different island and you boat is over there with your gravestone.... The main difference between the two comes down to valheim is more fantasy based and VS is going more for a real medieval progression.