Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs Endless Knight
Nidhogg 2 and Endless Knight both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 2 years older than Endless Knight (2019). Endless Knight scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive). 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 Endless Knight
Choose Endless Knight if it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Endless Knight launched in 2019.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Endless Knight sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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 |  Endless Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 87.9% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Will Sykes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 2 years older than Endless Knight (2019).
- Endless Knight scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive).
- Endless Knight is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Endless Knight has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs Endless Knight — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or Endless Knight first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before Endless Knight (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 Endless Knight similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Nidhogg 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nidhogg 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Endless Knight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.