- Steam pricePrice
- $14.99
- Release
- August 15, 2017
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- Platforms
How versus works
Local or online 1v1 versus combat where each player fights toward the opposite side of the stage. Kills grant temporary forward progress, while four weapons, unarmed attacks, chokepoints, and respawns repeatedly reverse momentum until someone reaches the final goal.
About this game
Nidhogg 2 is a head-to-head fighting game built around a simple but addictive tug-of-war concept. Two players duel across side-scrolling arenas, each trying to push forward and reach the opposite goal while the other desperately defends. It is pure competitive action, built for quick, intense rounds that swing wildly between momentum and chaos.
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Combat is fast and lethal, mixing swordplay, thrown weapons, and even barefoot stomps. You can parry blades, shoot arrows, or disarm your opponent and finish them off with their own weapon. Every kill shifts the frontline, and every respawn brings a new chance to stop the advance or keep the pressure on.
The game supports local split-screen and online multiplayer, making it equally strong as a couch party brawler or a ranked duel over the internet. Rounds are short, the stakes are high, and the back-and-forth creates the kind of frantic, competitive sessions that turn friends into rivals.
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Is Nidhogg 2 actually a cooperative game?
No, Nidhogg 2 is a competitive versus fighting game, not a cooperative one. Two players face off against each other, each trying to reach the opposite end of the arena while killing their opponent to advance. It's purely PvP with no co-op mode where players work together.
Can I play Nidhogg 2 online with a friend or only locally?
You can play both ways. Nidhogg 2 supports local split-screen play for couch matches and online multiplayer for dueling over the internet. It also works with Steam Remote Play Together if you want to share your local session online.
How many players can compete in a match?
Nidhogg 2 is designed for 1v1 duels. Two players fight head-to-head across the arena, with each trying to reach the opposite goal while the other defends and counterattacks.
What kinds of weapons can you use in fights?
You can use swords for parrying and stabbing, bows to shoot arrows from a distance, and even disarm opponents to use their weapons against them. You can also resort to barefoot stomps to finish off downed enemies. Combat is fast and lethal with multiple options each round.