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 Super Pillow Fight
Nidhogg 2 and Super Pillow Fight 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 1 year older than Super Pillow Fight (2018). Super Pillow Fight is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Super Pillow Fight
Choose Super Pillow Fight if you want a Violent experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Pillow Fight launched in 2018.
Both Nidhogg 2 and Super Pillow Fight 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 |  Super Pillow Fight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Violent |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Aoineko |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Super Pillow Fight (2018).
- Super Pillow Fight is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Super Pillow Fight has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs Super Pillow Fight — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or Super Pillow Fight first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before Super Pillow Fight (2018). 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 Super Pillow Fight 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 Nidhogg 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nidhogg 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Super Pillow Fight doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.