Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs PPDD
Nidhogg 2 and PPDD both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 2 years older than PPDD (2019). PPDD is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose PPDD
Choose PPDD if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. PPDD launched in 2019.
Both Nidhogg 2 and PPDD sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nidhogg 2 |  PPDD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Messhof | ANGROWA |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 2 years older than PPDD (2019).
- PPDD is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PPDD has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs PPDD — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or PPDD first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before PPDD (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Nidhogg 2 and PPDD similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does PPDD have multiplayer like Nidhogg 2?
- No. Nidhogg 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PPDD is listed as single-player only.
- Does Nidhogg 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nidhogg 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. PPDD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.