Rank 01Games like Nidhogg
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Nidhogg also play
The closest matches to Nidhogg: Nidhogg 2, Lethal League, SpeedRunners, Divekick, and Samurai GUNN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg.
- $13.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Nidhogg.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
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TowerFall Ascension
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Messhof
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 4,059 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Indie
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Combat mechanics are well crafted
- Visual style is unique and appealing
- Competitive
- Intense
- Fast paced combat
- Minimalist level design
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Nidhogg at current Steam store prices.
Stick Fight: The Game
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg.
SOULCALIBUR VI
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg.
TEKKEN 7
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg.
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Why this: Also Swordplay and Competitive, like Nidhogg.
Mount Your Friends
Why this: Same intense mood as Nidhogg.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Nidhogg, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battlerite
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg.
HYPERFIGHT
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg.
Altitude
Why this: Also Competitive and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg.
Reflex Arena
Why this: Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Nidhogg.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Lethal League
Why this: Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg.
Samurai GUNN
Why this: Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg.
More from Messhof
Other recommendable Steam games by Messhof, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Flywrench
Why this: Same intense mood as Nidhogg.
About Nidhogg
The closest matches to Nidhogg: Nidhogg 2, Lethal League, SpeedRunners, Divekick, and Samurai GUNN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Nidhogg is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nidhogg 2, Lethal League and SpeedRunners — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as competitive and intense, and single out its fast paced combat and minimalist level design. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Nidhogg is a 2014 indie action game by Messhof that tasks two players with dueling through minimalist environments using fast-paced sword combat. Set across simple pixel-art levels, the game uses a tug-of-war scoring system where each player must both attack and defend simultaneously to push toward the opponent's end zone. Players describe the experience as intense and competitive, with well-crafted combat mechanics that reward tactical positioning and patience. Reviewers note that the visual style is unique and appealing, and the local multiplayer supports short competitive sessions that encourage repeated play. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 4000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck at a price of $9.99 USD.
About Nidhogg: Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
Is Nidhogg worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 4,059 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat mechanics are well crafted
- Visual style is unique and appealing
People who play it also play: Nidhogg 2, Lethal League, SpeedRunners
Frequently asked about Nidhogg
Can I run it?
Is Nidhogg verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Nidhogg is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Nidhogg cost?
Nidhogg is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Nidhogg have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Nidhogg supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to Nidhogg?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Nidhogg are Nidhogg 2, Lethal League, SpeedRunners.
Who developed Nidhogg?
Nidhogg was developed by Messhof.