Choose Nidhogg
Choose Nidhogg if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,059 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nidhogg vs Miner Ultra Rag Smash
Nidhogg and Miner Ultra Rag Smash both land in Action, Sports, 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, Sports, Indie on Steam. Nidhogg (2014) is 6 years older than Miner Ultra Rag Smash (2020). Miner Ultra Rag Smash is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 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 Miner Ultra Rag Smash
Choose Miner Ultra Rag Smash if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Miner Ultra Rag Smash launched in 2020.
Both Nidhogg and Miner Ultra Rag Smash sit in Action, Sports, 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 |  Miner Ultra Rag Smash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (4,059 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Sinned Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg (2014) is 6 years older than Miner Ultra Rag Smash (2020).
- Miner Ultra Rag Smash is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Nidhogg is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Miner Ultra Rag Smash has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg vs Miner Ultra Rag Smash — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg or Miner Ultra Rag Smash first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg (2014) came out before Miner Ultra Rag Smash (2020). 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 and Miner Ultra Rag Smash similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nidhogg is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Miner Ultra Rag Smash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.