Games like Nidhogg 2

81% positive from 1,306 reviewsReleased 201710% finish itSteam Deck Playable$14.99

What it is

Nidhogg 2 is a 2D arena combat game focused on fast-paced, melee-heavy duels. Players fight to reach the other side of the screen, using various weapons and parrying mechanics in a grotesque, competitive style.

What players liked

Nidhogg 2 is a fast-paced, responsive 1v1 combat game with a tug-of-war objective, praised for its fun, accessible gameplay and colorful art.

The catch

The cluttered new art style and character designs look far worse than the original.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,306 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Nidhogg 2

SpiderHeck

93% positive from 6,278 reviews20227% finish itDeck Verified

A physics-based brawler with one-hit death and web-swinging combat. Players compete in acrobatic, dangerous battles across varied maps.

What players likedPlayers praise SpiderHeck as a fun, fast-paced physics-based combat game with rewarding movement and great co-op.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Casual.

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GigaBash

94% positive from 2,111 reviews20222% finish itDeck Verified

A 1-4 player arena brawler where players transform into giant monsters to destroy environments and each other. It features a party game mode and single-player storylines.

What players likedPlayers praise GigaBash as a "Smash Bros." style kaiju brawler, reminiscent of "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters," with excellent DLC.

The catchThe content runs thin fast, with a short campaign and simple repetitive fighting.

Both are tagged Fighting, Multiplayer and Casual.

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Boomerang Fu

97% positive from 1,783 reviews2020Deck Verified

Party combat game with physics-based boomerang fighting. Fast-paced, accessible, and customizable multiplayer fun.

What players likedPlayers praise this chaotic couch-multiplayer as an amazing, fun party game that's easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy with friends and family.

The catchThere is no online multiplayer, so everyone has to be on the same couch to play.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Casual.

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Lethal League

96% positive from 2,387 reviews2014Deck Verified

This is a fast-paced, competitive projectile fighting game where players hit an accelerating ball. Its core loop involves mastering unique character abilities and timing to defeat opponents.

The catchThe online is dead, so matches rarely fill unless you bring friends.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Multiplayer.

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Divekick

84% positive from 1,830 reviews20131% finish itDeck Verified

Divekick is a minimalist, two-button fighting game where players win rounds with a single hit. Its core loop focuses on precise spacing, timing, and outsmarting opponents.

The catchTwo-button design is shallow and repeats within minutes

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Action.

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BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

80% positive from 4,648 reviews201921% finish itDeck Playable

2D tag-team fighting game featuring 2v2 battles with assist characters. It offers fast-paced, kinetic combat with smooth mechanics and gorgeous graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise its simplified combo system and accessibility, making it a fun, casual 2v2 anime fighter akin to mashing action figures.

The catchCharacter movesets are stripped down from the source fighters, so combat feels shallow.

Both are tagged Local Multiplayer, Fighting and Action.

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