Choose Nidhogg
Choose Nidhogg if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. 4,059 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nidhogg vs Plunder Panic
Nidhogg and Plunder Panic 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 (2014) is 8 years older than Plunder Panic (2022). Plunder Panic scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Nidhogg (91.2% 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 Plunder Panic
Choose Plunder Panic if you want a Strategy game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plunder Panic launched in 2022.
Both Nidhogg and Plunder Panic sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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 |  Plunder Panic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (4,059 reviews) | 98% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Messhof | Will Winn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg (2014) is 8 years older than Plunder Panic (2022).
- Plunder Panic scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Nidhogg (91.2% positive).
- Plunder Panic is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Plunder Panic has co-op; Nidhogg does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Nidhogg vs Plunder Panic — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg or Plunder Panic first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg (2014) came out before Plunder Panic (2022). 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 Plunder Panic 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.
- Do Nidhogg and Plunder Panic both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.