# Games like Nidhogg 2

> The closest matches to Nidhogg 2: Nidhogg, Die by the Blade, Samurai GUNN, Mortal Kombat X, and SpiderHeck. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Nidhogg](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2. 4,059 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
2. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Shares one hit kill with Nidhogg 2. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
3. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — A frequent pick in Nidhogg 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
4. [Mortal Kombat X](https://imho.run/games/307780/mortal-kombat-x) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 11,405 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307780/)
5. [SpiderHeck](https://imho.run/games/1329500/spiderheck) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2. 2,657 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329500/)
6. [Shing!](https://imho.run/games/1103730/shing) — Shares environmental interaction with Nidhogg 2. 105 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/)
7. [Duck Game](https://imho.run/games/312530/duck-game) — Shares one hit kill with Nidhogg 2. 11,028 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312530/)
8. [My Friend Pedro](https://imho.run/games/557340/my-friend-pedro) — Shares weapon specialization with Nidhogg 2. 11,056 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/)
9. [TowerFall Ascension](https://imho.run/games/251470/towerfall-ascension) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 1,738 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/)
10. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Also Swordplay and Gore, like Nidhogg 2. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
11. [NOT A HERO](https://imho.run/games/274270/not-a-hero) — Also Gore and Violent, like Nidhogg 2. 997 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274270/)
12. [Divekick](https://imho.run/games/244730/divekick) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 980 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244730/)
13. [STAB STAB STAB!](https://imho.run/games/1026130/stab-stab-stab) — Also Swordplay and Gore, like Nidhogg 2. 81 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1026130/)
14. [Shadow Warrior](https://imho.run/games/233130/shadow-warrior) — Shares environmental interaction with Nidhogg 2. 8,059 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/)
15. [Injustice™ 2](https://imho.run/games/627270/injustice-2) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 6,707 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/627270/)
16. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
17. [Slice, Dice & Rice](https://imho.run/games/598450/slice-dice-rice) — Shares one hit kill with Nidhogg 2. 189 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598450/)
18. [Black & White Bushido](https://imho.run/games/404050/black-white-bushido) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2. 92 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404050/)
19. [FOR HONOR™](https://imho.run/games/304390/for-honor) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2. 57,070 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304390/)
20. [Lethal League](https://imho.run/games/261180/lethal-league) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 2,388 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261180/)
21. [Stick Fight: The Game](https://imho.run/games/674940/stick-fight-the-game) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 52,431 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/674940/)
22. [Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2](https://imho.run/games/2017080/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl-2) — Also 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg 2. 847 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017080/)
23. [MORDHAU](https://imho.run/games/629760/mordhau) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg 2. 59,032 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629760/)
24. [Party Hard 2](https://imho.run/games/572430/party-hard-2) — Also Violent, like Nidhogg 2. 591 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/572430/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=535520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=535520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=535520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=535520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/535520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nidhogg 2

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 535520
- **Developer:** Messhof
- **Publisher:** Messhof
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 15, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 80
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/535520/nidhogg-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=535520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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