Viking Row app icon Out now on iOS & Android

Viking Row: Drum Rhythm Game

Grab the oar. Viking Row turns the viral longship chant into a game you play with your whole body. Sit up straight, pull back to the beat of the war drum, and roar "RO!" to drive your longship across the fjord.

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Real motion controls

Your front camera reads every rowing stroke, on-device. No taps, no controller, just your body.

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Row to the war drum

A pounding Norse war-drum beat sets the pace. Pull back on time to keep your longship moving.

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Shout "RO!"

Your voice scores every chant, or play row-only with the mic off. Miss four beats and the voyage ends.

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Hall of Champions

Climb the global leaderboard and chase the longest voyage across the fjord.

Viking Row is inspired by the "Viking Row" fan celebration that swept football stadiums in 2026, a folk tradition of fans rowing an invisible longship to a drumbeat. Viking Row is an independent, fan-made game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, any football federation, team, or player. See our Disclaimer for details.

Viking Row questions, answered

What people ask before downloading Viking Row.

How does Viking Row work?

Your front camera reads every rowing stroke on-device while a Norse war-drum beat sets the pace. Sit up straight, pull back on the beat and roar “RO!” to drive your longship forward. Miss four beats and the voyage ends.

Do I need a controller to play Viking Row?

No. Viking Row uses real motion controls read by your front camera, so there are no taps and no controller. You can also play row-only with the microphone off.

Does Viking Row upload my camera footage?

No. Camera motion detection runs on-device. See the Viking Row privacy policy for the full detail.

Is Viking Row affiliated with FIFA or any football team?

No. Viking Row is an independent, fan-made game inspired by the “Viking Row” fan celebration that swept football stadiums in 2026. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by FIFA, any football federation, team or player.

Is Viking Row free?

Yes. Viking Row is free to download on the App Store, Google Play and the Samsung Galaxy Store.