Games Like Nidhogg

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.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 28%, Fighting 24.1% ★, Swordplay 15.5% ★, 2D Fighter 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's fencing mechanics with more weapons and vibrant, chaotic environments.

Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.

Why similar: Fighting 20.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 17.9%, Swordplay 16.8% ★, 2D Fighter 13.5%, Competitive 6.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game features the same high-speed, one-hit-kill swordplay and intense local multiplayer tension found in Nidhogg.

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

Why similar: Fighting 27% ★, 2D Fighter 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Fast-Paced 7.7%, Competitive 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same high-stakes, twitch-reflex competitive energy through its fast-paced, projectile-based combat.

TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 36.4%, 2D Fighter 24.4%, Fighting 8% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential local multiplayer game that rewards precision and quick thinking in tight, 2D arenas.

Enter the futuristic year of 1984, an age where ducks run wild in a frantic battle for glory. Blast your friends with Shotguns, Net Guns, Mind Control Rays, Saxophones, Magnet Guns, and much, much more. This is DUCK GAME. Don't blink.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 37.8%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Fast-Paced 7.5%, Competitive 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly chaotic and hilarious local multiplayer experience where every shot counts.

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

Why similar: Fighting 31.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.1%, 2D Fighter 14.4%, Multiplayer 13.8%, PvP 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, physics-driven combat where players must outmaneuver each other in constantly shifting environments.

Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!

Why similar: Fighting 52.9% ★, 2D Fighter 19%, Local Multiplayer 17.6%, Indie 3.4%, Multiplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game distills the fighting genre down to its most essential elements, mirroring Nidhogg's minimalist approach to combat.

Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 34%, Multiplayer 19.1%, Competitive 13.2% ★, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Sports 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This competitive platformer focuses on speed and outmaneuvering opponents, creating a similar sense of urgency.

Gang Beasts is a silly multiplayer party game with surly gelatinous characters, brutal slapstick fight sequences, and absurd hazardous environments, set in the mean streets of Beef City.

Why similar: Fighting 32.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 29.2%, Party Game 18.5% ★, Multiplayer 12.5%, Funny 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The physics-based brawling provides a hilarious and unpredictable local multiplayer experience that emphasizes physical movement.

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 38.9%, Party Game 23.1% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This minimalist game relies on high-tension social deduction and quick reactions, much like the mind games played in Nidhogg.

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

Why similar: Fighting 34.6% ★, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Local Multiplayer 17.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Competitive 6.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly competitive platform fighter that demands the same level of precision and movement mastery as Nidhogg.

Spiders with laser swords! Duel to the death against your friends or choose to team up and hold back swarms of savage enemies. Swing, stab and shoot with style, effortlessly performing movie-worthy parkour.

Why similar: Fighting 23.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.6%, Swordplay 20.1% ★, 2D Fighter 15.6%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based combat game features fast-paced, high-stakes duels that require quick reflexes.

Griefhelm is an award-winning party game with lethal medieval weaponry. Skewer your friends, deflect their blows, and push your advantage in local and online multiplayer. Find some friends and cut off their heads!

Why similar: Swordplay 22.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 19.8%, Fighting 18% ★, Party Game 11.6% ★, 2D Fighter 10%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling sword-fighting game that focuses on tactical combat and directional blocking.

Prove you are the world's greatest swordsman! Engage in tactical 1 vs. 1 sword fighting, 2 vs. 2, or sandbox FFA, or capture Control Points in a tactical slash-em-up.

Why similar: Fighting 43.7% ★, Swordplay 27.7% ★, Multiplayer 9.2%, Competitive 7.2% ★, Action 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical sword-fighting game that emphasizes timing, parrying, and reading your opponent's movements.

Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.

Why similar: Fighting 46.2% ★, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet deep platform fighter that captures the frantic energy of local competitive gaming.

Swordy is a local party brawler with chaotic physics-based action. Master the weapons of war, using momentum and timing to fight for your life in a world built on the bones of a ruined empire.

Why similar: Swordplay 31.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 26.4%, Fighting 23.3% ★, Sports 6.3%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based combat game focuses on the weight and momentum of weapons, making every swing feel impactful.

Roof Rage is a Martial Arts Platform Fighter featuring epic rooftop battles. Play with up to 8 players locally or 1vs1 online.

Why similar: Fighting 32.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 23.3%, 2D Fighter 20%, Multiplayer 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D fighter that emphasizes movement and environmental awareness during combat.

Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 36.6%, Multiplayer 21.1%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Competitive 6.2% ★, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced party game where the rules change constantly, forcing players to adapt their strategies instantly.

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 27.9%, Party Game 20.6% ★, Multiplayer 16.6%, PvP 9.2%, Competitive 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A competitive platformer where players build the level as they play, creating a unique tug-of-war dynamic.

Bämeräng is a fast paced boomerang fighting game for two to four players. Enjoy hilarious boomerang battles against your friends in local multiplayer or using Steam's Remote Play Together.

Why similar: Fighting 24.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 21.3%, Party Game 14% ★, 2D Fighter 13.7%, Competitive 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A competitive local multiplayer game where players throw boomerangs in a fast-paced, high-tension environment.

Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 56.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 6%, Indie 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An asymmetrical local multiplayer game that pits one hero against three ghosts, creating a unique competitive dynamic.

Ninza is a free multiplayer game like no other! Instead of directly attacking your opponents, you crush them by pushing pieces of the level. Embrace chaos and dive into an entirely new level of frenzied and creative gameplay, where the environment itself becomes both your weapon and your enemy.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.7%, Fighting 16.8% ★, 2D Fighter 13.2%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Fast-Paced 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced local multiplayer action game that emphasizes movement and quick strikes.

The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 45.2%, Fighting 10.8% ★, Multiplayer 10%, Indie 5.7%, Party Game 5.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based, chaotic local multiplayer game where players attempt to poke each other's hearts.

A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

Why similar: Fighting 28.4% ★, 2D Fighter 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Competitive 7% ★

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

Why similar: Fighting 30.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.3%, 2D Fighter 18.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 5.7%

Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the Middle Ages… and laser guns… and miniguns.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 33.1%, Fighting 20% ★, Party Game 17.2% ★, Multiplayer 10.2%, Local Co-Op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic top-down arena game that offers a variety of competitive modes perfect for local play.

Easy to learn yet hard to master, Ultra Space Battle Brawl is a fun competitive game fit for settling disputes, be it with your friends and family or rivals and arch nemesis.

Why similar: Fighting 24.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 21.6%, 2D Fighter 15.1%, Sports 12.8%, Competitive 8.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sports-fighting hybrid that requires quick reactions and precise timing to defeat opponents.

Experience the extreme simulated sporting sensation that's sweeping our digital nation! Mount Your Friends is a fiercely competitive sporting event for you to play with your friends in the contextual security of your own home, assuming that your home is not composed of sexual innuendo.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 40.9%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Sports 12.3%, Competitive 12.1% ★, Funny 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, physics-based competitive game that focuses on momentum and precise control.

Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 53.5%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Funny 6.7%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique shooter where you must look at your opponents' screens to find them, adding a layer of meta-strategy to local play.

A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.

Why similar: Fighting 28.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 21.2%, 2D Fighter 19.5%, Competitive 9.4% ★, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined fighting game that removes complex inputs to focus entirely on strategy and spacing.

Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.

Why similar: Fighting 31.4% ★, Local Multiplayer 23.3%, 2D Fighter 15.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Competitive 3.8% ★

A futuresport FPS where you race around a skate park / dance club and nail each other with dodgeball trick shots. Singleplayer + Local Multiplayer + Online Multiplayer with 27 different objective-based game modes...or create your own!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 39.8%, Competitive 20% ★, PvP 14.5%, Sports 12.6%, Local Co-Op 7.2%

Stikbold is a glorious and intense sport which will put your friendships to the test with fast-paced, hard-hitting and occasionally hilariously unfair action! Or play the co-op story mode to unlock the full roster of quirky sporting heroes and earn achievements.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 37.3%, Sports 12.6%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Competitive 8.1% ★, Action 7.6%

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 32.7%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Action 9%

Samurai GUNN 2 is a fighting game with Samurai and Gunns. Best your foes online or locally in this cutting edge sequel featuring Rollback Netcode and Ranked Matchmaking. Free Edition out now!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 22%, Fighting 21.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 20.8%, Competitive 12.6% ★, PvP 9.4%

Gurgamoth is a flying fighting game where the level is your weapon. Each match is lightning quick and focuses on intense flying combat and getting in your opponent's head. The controls are simple, but the mechanics and interesting levels bring out the game’s depth.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 45.2%, Fighting 28.7% ★, Competitive 12.7% ★, Action 6.7%, Indie 6.7%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.6%, Indie 20.3%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D 9.4%

Fight with grappling hooks in this party brawler for one to four players. Play as a treasure hunting cat or a land swimming shark as you swing around the stage taking out your opponents.

Why similar: Fighting 37.2% ★, 2D Fighter 25.1%, Local Multiplayer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Heave Ho is a riotous multiplayer party game for up to four players in couch co-op and versus play, or online with Steam Remote Play. Reach out, get a grip, and swing to victory — or meet your messy end!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 43.3%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Party Game 13.3% ★, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Indie 7.2%

Swordplay and freerun through the internet and on a couch against your friends in a team brawl. Throw bombs, use smokescreens and climb your way to the enemy base. Choose your side as a Pirate or an Assassin and feed the Artifact with souls of your enemies.

Why similar: Swordplay 26.1% ★, Fighting 24.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 23.7%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Action 4.9%

STAB STAB STAB is a physics-based couch-multiplayer arena stabbing game for up to 8 players. Stab your friends until they pop in versus mode, or team up to defend yourselves against an unending horde of cronenbirds!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 25.5%, Swordplay 21.3% ★, Fighting 13.7% ★, Competitive 8.5% ★, 2D Fighter 7.9%

An epic platform fighter for up to 8 players online or local. Try casual free-for-alls, ranked matches, or invite friends to a private room. And it's free! Play cross-platform with millions of players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android & Steam! Frequent updates. Over sixty Legends.

Why similar: Fighting 37.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.4%, 2D Fighter 18.2%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Local Co-Op 3.8%

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Indie 15.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 8.3%

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

Why similar: Fighting 29.8% ★, Local Multiplayer 28.2%, Party Game 16.8% ★, Competitive 10% ★, PvP 6.8%

Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!

Why similar: Fighting 57.9% ★, Indie 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 8%

Super Slime Arena is a 16-bit style, party-fighting game embracing equal parts accessibility and chaos. One attack, one hitpoint, all slime! Use nearly any controller in fast and frantic 2-50+ multiplayer matches across the many lands of Planet Blorb!

Why similar: Fighting 28.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 26.8%, 2D Fighter 12.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Indie 7%

--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.

Why similar: Fighting 42.1% ★, 2D Fighter 20.9%, Local Multiplayer 17.5%, Competitive 7.3% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%

Worms™ Clan Wars is the biggest and best Worms™ game to date - more worms, larger landscapes, more dynamic water, more weapons and more customisation items than ever before.

Why similar: Multiplayer 47.7%, Local Multiplayer 21%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Funny 9.8%, Action 5.2%

Dynasty Feud is a competitive, team-based, fast-paced platform brawler for 2-4 players. Play either local or online and show off your skills with 40 characters, one-hit kills, multiple fighting skills and a lot of style.

Why similar: Fighting 28.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 24.8%, 2D Fighter 16.9%, Multiplayer 10%, Indie 9.1%

You are an overpowered gladiator with the skills to destroy all who stand before you. The only problem is, so is everyone else! Enter the Domiverse for fast and frantic fun in this party brawler made for up to four players in local play.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 24.5%, Fighting 23.4% ★, 2D Fighter 17.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Fast-Paced 6.8%

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Indie 20.5%, Action 12%, GameMaker 10.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

A 2D party platformer where you fight with a hat! Throw your hat to attack, defend and bait opponents. But watch out! If someone jumps on your hat... you die!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20.4%, Party Game 18.3% ★, 2D Fighter 18.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Fast-Paced 9.2%

Fighties is a fast paced 2D platform fighter. Choose from a wide selection of Fighties each with their own unique play style. Beat down your opponents to become the strongest Fightie of them all.

Why similar: Fighting 26.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 21.9%, 2D Fighter 15.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Competitive 5.8% ★

"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 20%, Indie 17.9%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 14.6%, Funny 10%

ROCKETS fire ROCKETS at ROCKETS in this action-arcade, arena-combat, gorgeous festival-of-fireworks! It's dogfighting meets figure-skating in space with local multiplayer and single-player fast-paced action modes plus a ZEN MODE where ROCKETS learn to LOVE.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 44.6%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Sports 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Indie 8.3%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 32.5%, Multiplayer 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.8%

Ride brooms, cast spells and transform your enemies into chickens in this intense magical sport

Why similar: Fighting 42.6% ★, Competitive 15.9% ★, PvP 12.2%, Sports 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

KungFu Kickball is the fighting-sports game where the best ball kicker wins! Punch, kick, and headbutt your way across the field to smash the ball into your opponents' bell and rack up points!

Why similar: Sports 26.2%, Fighting 25.8% ★, Indie 13.5%, Action 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Rounds is a 1v1 rogue-lite shooter where each round gets more intense. The losing player of each round unlocks clever upgrades to create a better build to counter their opponent.

Why similar: Fighting 26.6% ★, Local Multiplayer 22.5%, 2D Fighter 16.2%, Party Game 11.7% ★, Multiplayer 9%