Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Online PvP side of the pairing. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs WaveCrash!!
Nidhogg 2 and WaveCrash!! 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 4 years older than WaveCrash!! (2021). WaveCrash!! scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 WaveCrash!!
Choose WaveCrash!! if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. WaveCrash!! launched in 2021.
Both Nidhogg 2 and WaveCrash!! sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Nidhogg 2 |  WaveCrash!! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Flyover Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 4 years older than WaveCrash!! (2021).
- WaveCrash!! scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nidhogg 2 (79.5% positive).
- WaveCrash!! is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable, WaveCrash!! is Deck Verified.
Nidhogg 2 vs WaveCrash!! — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or WaveCrash!! first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before WaveCrash!! (2021). 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 WaveCrash!! 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.