Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs Sword Bros
Nidhogg 2 and Sword Bros 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. Both released in 2017. Nidhogg 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Sword Bros (50% 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 Sword Bros
Choose Sword Bros if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sword Bros launched in 2017.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Sword Bros sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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 |  Sword Bros | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Drew Wallace |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- Nidhogg 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (79.5% positive) than Sword Bros (50% positive).
- Sword Bros is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sword Bros has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs Sword Bros — FAQ
- Are Nidhogg 2 and Sword Bros 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. Sword Bros doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.