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2014PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck verified90 % positive9.75 €

A minimalist fencing tug-of-war where two players lunge, parry and hurl swords to push through to the end of the stage and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Lightning-fast, chaotic and ideal for local head-to-head rivalries.

  • Competing against other players
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Pixel art
  • Co-op or multiplayer
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nidhogg special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Samurai Gunn

97 %Match

2013PC, Steam Deck verified94 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Nidhogg: competing against other players, pixel art and melee combat with weapons or fists.

A lightning-fast samurai arena brawler for up to four players where a single hit kills. With a sword and just three bullets, you deflect shots and duel in frantic pixel-art stages.

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