Choose Nidhogg
Choose Nidhogg if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,059 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nidhogg vs Gurgamoth
Nidhogg and Gurgamoth 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 2 years older than Gurgamoth (2016). Nidhogg scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Gurgamoth (88.9% 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 Gurgamoth
Choose Gurgamoth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gurgamoth launched in 2016.
Both Nidhogg and Gurgamoth 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 |  Gurgamoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (4,059 reviews) | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | Galvanic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Nidhogg (2014) is 2 years older than Gurgamoth (2016).
- Nidhogg scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Gurgamoth (88.9% positive).
- Gurgamoth is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nidhogg is Deck Verified, Gurgamoth is Deck Unsupported.
Nidhogg vs Gurgamoth — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg or Gurgamoth first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg (2014) came out before Gurgamoth (2016). 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 Gurgamoth 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.