Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs Cube Runner
Nidhogg 2 and Cube Runner 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. Cube Runner (2016) is 1 year older than Nidhogg 2 (2017). Both sit near 80% positive on Steam (Nidhogg 2: 657 reviews, Cube Runner: 261). 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 Cube Runner
Choose Cube Runner if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Cube Runner launched in 2016.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Cube Runner sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (79.5% vs 80.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nidhogg 2 |  Cube Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 80.1% positive (261 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Messhof | EGAMER |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cube Runner (2016) is 1 year older than Nidhogg 2 (2017).
- Both sit near 80% positive on Steam (Nidhogg 2: 657 reviews, Cube Runner: 261).
- Nidhogg 2 is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Cube Runner (14.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Nidhogg 2 vs Cube Runner — FAQ
- Which is better, Nidhogg 2 or Cube Runner?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Nidhogg 2 sits at 79.5% positive (657 reviews), Cube Runner at 80.1% (261). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or Cube Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Cube Runner (2016) came out before Nidhogg 2 (2017). 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 Cube Runner 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.
- Does Cube Runner have multiplayer like Nidhogg 2?
- No. Nidhogg 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Cube Runner is listed as single-player only.