Choose Nidhogg 2
Choose Nidhogg 2 if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017.
Nidhogg 2 vs BattleBlade
Nidhogg 2 and BattleBlade 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. Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 1 year older than BattleBlade (2018). BattleBlade is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (3.99 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 BattleBlade
Choose BattleBlade if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. BattleBlade launched in 2018.
Both Nidhogg 2 and BattleBlade 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 |  BattleBlade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (657 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Roxra |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg 2 (2017) is 1 year older than BattleBlade (2018).
- BattleBlade is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg 2 (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Nidhogg 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BattleBlade has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg 2 vs BattleBlade — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg 2 or BattleBlade first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg 2 (2017) came out before BattleBlade (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 BattleBlade 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. BattleBlade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.