Choose Nidhogg
Choose Nidhogg if you want a Sports and Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, 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 KasMind
Nidhogg and KasMind 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 12 years older than KasMind (2026). KasMind scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 KasMind
Choose KasMind if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. KasMind launched in 2026.
Both Nidhogg and KasMind sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  KasMind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (4,059 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Messhof | kgrdev |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Nidhogg (2014) is 12 years older than KasMind (2026).
- KasMind scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nidhogg (91.2% positive).
- KasMind is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Nidhogg (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Nidhogg is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; KasMind has no Deck rating yet.
Nidhogg vs KasMind — FAQ
- Should I play Nidhogg or KasMind first?
- If you want chronology, Nidhogg (2014) came out before KasMind (2026). 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 KasMind 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. KasMind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.