Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want an Indie and Casual experience. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs Sclash
Nidhogg 2 and Sclash both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Sclash (2023). Sclash scores higher on Steam reviews (82.3% 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 Sclash
Choose Sclash if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.3% positive across 192 reviews.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Sclash sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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 |  Sclash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 82.3% positive (192 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Bevel bakery |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Sclash (2023).
- Sclash scores higher on Steam reviews (82.3% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive).
- Nidhogg 2 is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Sclash (7.49 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nidhogg 2 vs Sclash — FAQ
- Which is better, Nidhogg 2 or Sclash?
- On Steam reviews Sclash scores higher (82.3% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sclash is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or Sclash first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before Sclash (2023). 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 Sclash similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.