Choose Nidhogg
Choose Nidhogg if you want a Sports and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,059 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nidhogg vs Bubble Battle
Nidhogg and Bubble Battle both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Nidhogg (2014) is 11 years older than Bubble Battle (2025). Bubble Battle scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% 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 Bubble Battle
Choose Bubble Battle if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bubble Battle launched in 2025.
Both Nidhogg and Bubble Battle sit in Action 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 |  Bubble Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (4,059 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Ponder Soft |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nidhogg (2014) is 11 years older than Bubble Battle (2025).
- Bubble Battle scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Nidhogg (91.2% positive).
- Bubble Battle is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Nidhogg is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bubble Battle has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg vs Bubble Battle — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg or Bubble Battle first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg (2014) came out before Bubble Battle (2025). 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 Bubble Battle similar?
- They overlap on Action 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. Bubble Battle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.