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 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.
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Online PvP. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
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.
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 |
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