Nidhogg 2
- First release
- Aug 15, 2017
- Publisher
- Messhof
- Engine
- GameMaker: Studio
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Arcade, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 15, 2017
- Mac
- Aug 15, 2017
- PlayStation 4
- Aug 15, 2017
All 8 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Oct 06, 2017
- Xbox One
- Jul 18, 2018
- Xbox One
- Jul 19, 2018
- Nintendo Switch
- Nov 22, 2018
- Arcade
- Q4 2022
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 0h
- Game modes
- Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Bluesky (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- martial arts, pixel art, digital distribution, pax west 2017, pax east 2017
… All 10
, digital distribution, pax west 2017, pax east 2017, deliberately retro, playstation experience 2016, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, the game awards - best fighting game - nominee
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 77
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 0h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,030 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
- Action
- Fighting
- Casual
- Multiplayer
- Pixel Graphics
- Swordplay
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Languages
- Englishinterface
- Danskinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
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Behind the game
Credits
Composer
- Mux Mool
Credits from Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Correct or remove a credit (email privacy@critscore.app)Awards
Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Fighting — The Game Awards 2017
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