Rank 01Games like Nidhogg 2
- 33 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Nidhogg 2 also play
The closest matches to Nidhogg 2: Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, Samurai GUNN, Mortal Kombat X, and SpiderHeck. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Mortal Kombat X
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2.
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Shing!
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Nidhogg 2.
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My Friend Pedro
Why this: Shares weapon specialization with Nidhogg 2.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Messhof
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 79% of 657 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Casual
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Fast paced duels feel like tug of war
- Grotesque art style is oddly memorable
- Matches swing dramatically with narrow escapes
- Dark
- Funny
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nidhogg 2 at current Steam store prices.
Divekick
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2.
STAB STAB STAB!
Why this: Also Swordplay and Gore, like Nidhogg 2.
One Finger Death Punch 2
Why this: Also 2D Fighter and Gore, like Nidhogg 2.
Skyhook
Why this: Shares one hit kill with Nidhogg 2.
Mutant Football League
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Nidhogg 2.
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2.
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Nidhogg 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Nidhogg 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Killer Instinct
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2.
Electoral Carnage
Why this: Also 2D Fighter and Gore, like Nidhogg 2.
Soldat
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Nidhogg 2.
Toribash
Why this: Also Fighting and Gore, like Nidhogg 2.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Nidhogg
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2.
Mortal Kombat X
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2.
Shing!
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Nidhogg 2.
My Friend Pedro
Why this: Shares weapon specialization with Nidhogg 2.
More from Messhof
Other recommendable Steam games by Messhof, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Flywrench
Why this: Same intense mood as Nidhogg 2.
About Nidhogg 2
The closest matches to Nidhogg 2: Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, Samurai GUNN, Mortal Kombat X, and SpiderHeck. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Nidhogg 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nidhogg, Die by the Blade and Samurai GUNN — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark, funny and intense, and single out its environmental interaction and one hit kill. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Nidhogg 2: The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.
Is Nidhogg 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 657 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fast paced duels feel like tug of war
- Grotesque art style is oddly memorable
- Matches swing dramatically with narrow escapes
- Territorial dominance matters more than kills
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“As a fun party game to play with friends, it's fine, though nothing special. As a sequel, not very good. Nothing in it matches the simplicity of its crazed dueling, and the art/soundtrack are nowhere near as stylish. Buy on a sale or to…”
People who play it also play: Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, Samurai GUNN
Frequently asked about Nidhogg 2
Can I run it?
Does Nidhogg 2 run on Steam Deck?
Nidhogg 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Nidhogg 2 cost?
Nidhogg 2 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Nidhogg 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Nidhogg 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Nidhogg 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nidhogg 2 are Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, Samurai GUNN.
Who developed Nidhogg 2?
Nidhogg 2 was developed by Messhof.