Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Online PvP. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs Blades of Gory
Nidhogg 2 and Blades of Gory 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 Blades of Gory (2019). Nidhogg 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Blades of Gory (59.1% 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 Blades of Gory
Choose Blades of Gory if it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blades of Gory launched in 2019.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Blades of Gory sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and 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 |  Blades of Gory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.25 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 59.1% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Fortcullis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 2 years older than Blades of Gory (2019).
- Nidhogg 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Blades of Gory (59.1% positive).
- Blades of Gory is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (10.25 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Blades of Gory has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs Blades of Gory — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or Blades of Gory first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before Blades of Gory (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 Blades of Gory 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. Blades of Gory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.