Nidhogg
- First release
- Jan 13, 2014
- Publisher
- Messhof
- Engine
- GameMaker: Studio
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jan 13, 2014
- Mac
- May 19, 2014
- PlayStation Vita
- Oct 14, 2014
All 4 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Oct 14, 2014
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Completionist
- 7h
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Bluesky (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- martial arts, bloody, competitive, swordplay, hand-to-hand combat
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, competitive, swordplay, hand-to-hand combat, side-scrolling, steam, artificial intelligence, pixel art, worm, wall jump, death match, steam achievements, digital distribution, throwing weapons, pop culture reference, deliberately retro, melee, instant kill, respawning, pax prime 2014, conveyor belt, leaderboard, suicide, igf awards, vore, alternative blood, on-site procurement, breaking through windows
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 84
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 7h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,742 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Local Multiplayer
- Indie
- Swordplay
- Fighting
- Action
- Multiplayer
- Pixel Graphics
- 2D Fighter
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Deutschinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Correct or remove a credit (email privacy@critscore.app)Awards
Won
- Independent Games Festival Award - Nuovo Award — 2011
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