Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs SpiderHeck
Nidhogg 2 and SpiderHeck 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 5 years older than SpiderHeck (2022). SpiderHeck scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% 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 SpiderHeck
Choose SpiderHeck if you want the Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.2% positive across 2,657 reviews.
Both Nidhogg 2 and SpiderHeck sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 |  SpiderHeck | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 94.2% positive (2,657 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Messhof | Neverjam |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 5 years older than SpiderHeck (2022).
- SpiderHeck scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive).
- SpiderHeck is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- SpiderHeck has co-op; Nidhogg 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable, SpiderHeck is Deck Verified.
Nidhogg 2 vs SpiderHeck — FAQ
- Which is better, Nidhogg 2 or SpiderHeck?
- On Steam reviews SpiderHeck scores higher (94.2% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SpiderHeck 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 SpiderHeck first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before SpiderHeck (2022). 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 SpiderHeck 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.