# Games like Nidhogg

> The closest matches to Nidhogg: Nidhogg 2, Lethal League, SpeedRunners, Divekick, and Samurai GUNN. 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 2](https://imho.run/games/535520/nidhogg-2) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 657 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/535520/)
2. [Lethal League](https://imho.run/games/261180/lethal-league) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 2,388 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261180/)
3. [SpeedRunners](https://imho.run/games/207140/speedrunners) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Nidhogg. 9,614 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207140/)
4. [Divekick](https://imho.run/games/244730/divekick) — A frequent pick in Nidhogg players' libraries, and another Action. 980 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244730/)
5. [Samurai GUNN](https://imho.run/games/239090/samurai-gunn) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 303 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239090/)
6. [Skullgirls 2nd Encore](https://imho.run/games/245170/skullgirls-2nd-encore) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 11,863 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/245170/)
7. [TowerFall Ascension](https://imho.run/games/251470/towerfall-ascension) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg. 1,738 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251470/)
8. [STARWHAL](https://imho.run/games/263020/starwhal) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 455 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/263020/)
9. [Duck Game](https://imho.run/games/312530/duck-game) — Also Competitive and Fast-Paced, like Nidhogg. 11,028 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312530/)
10. [Rivals of Aether](https://imho.run/games/383980/rivals-of-aether) — A frequent pick in Nidhogg players' libraries, and another Indie. 27,490 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383980/)
11. [Die by the Blade](https://imho.run/games/1154670/die-by-the-blade) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 99 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154670/)
12. [A Few Quick Matches](https://imho.run/games/3805420/a-few-quick-matches) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 2,096 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3805420/)
13. [DRAGON BALL FighterZ](https://imho.run/games/678950/dragon-ball-fighterz) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 25,825 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/678950/)
14. [Mortal Kombat X](https://imho.run/games/307780/mortal-kombat-x) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 11,405 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307780/)
15. [Stick Fight: The Game](https://imho.run/games/674940/stick-fight-the-game) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg. 52,431 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/674940/)
16. [Black & White Bushido](https://imho.run/games/404050/black-white-bushido) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 92 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404050/)
17. [SpiderHeck](https://imho.run/games/1329500/spiderheck) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 2,657 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1329500/)
18. [UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]](https://imho.run/games/801630/under-night-in-birth-exe-late-cl-r) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 2,109 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801630/)
19. [Street Fighter™ 6](https://imho.run/games/1364780/street-fighter-6) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 19,625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364780/)
20. [Blade Symphony](https://imho.run/games/225600/blade-symphony) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 2,893 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225600/)
21. [ROUNDS](https://imho.run/games/1557740/rounds) — Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Nidhogg. 25,368 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557740/)
22. [THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV](https://imho.run/games/1498570/the-king-of-fighters-xv) — Also Fighting and Competitive, like Nidhogg. 2,711 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1498570/)
23. [SOULCALIBUR VI](https://imho.run/games/544750/soulcalibur-vi) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 5,677 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544750/)
24. [First Cut: Samurai Duel](https://imho.run/games/2193490/first-cut-samurai-duel) — Also Fighting and Swordplay, like Nidhogg. 1,203 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2193490/)

## 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=94400&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94400&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94400&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=94400
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/94400
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Nidhogg

Nidhogg is a 2014 indie action game by Messhof that tasks two players with dueling through minimalist environments using fast-paced sword combat. Set across simple pixel-art levels, the game uses a tug-of-war scoring system where each player must both attack and defend simultaneously to push toward the opponent's end zone. Players describe the experience as intense and competitive, with well-crafted combat mechanics that reward tactical positioning and patience. Reviewers note that the visual style is unique and appealing, and the local multiplayer supports short competitive sessions that encourage repeated play. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 4000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck at a price of $9.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 94400
- **Developer:** Messhof
- **Publisher:** Messhof
- **Genres:** Action, Sports, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 13, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 81
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/94400/nidhogg)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=94400&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94400/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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