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Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

Nidhogg is a local multiplayer, indie and swordplay game developed and published by Messhof.
Released on January 13th 2014 is available in English on Windows and MacOS.

It has received 7,685 reviews of which 6,909 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for 7.12€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified Nidhogg into these genres:

Local Multiplayer Indie Swordplay Fighting Action Multiplayer Pixel Graphics 2D Fighter PvP 2D Party Game Fast-Paced Sports Competitive Funny Controller Local Co-Op Platformer Great Soundtrack GameMaker

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.2GHz processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
MacOS
  • OS: 10.9
  • Processor: 1.2GHz processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
The music, visual style, intuitive combat make for an amazing game that makes you wish they never made that disgusting second one. Like. Wtf.
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March 2025
It's a very fun game that gives a few laughs but is DEFINITELY not worth 10$. 5$ is already stretching it, so get it at a discount if possible. There's very little content in the game. 5 maps, 1 weapon. That's it. Yes there's a few variants here an there but it doesn't take away from its repetitiveness. However, the game IS fun and the skill cap is not too high, so basically anyone can play it without having an unfair advantage. That being said... FUCK THE "HOGGLIKE" ACHIEVEMENT. FUCK WHOEVER THOUGH THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA. THAT WAS TOTAL ASS. WHO IN THEIR RIGHT FUCKING MIND WOULD BE DELUSIONAL ENOUGH TO SET SUCH ACHIEVEMENT LIKE THAT!? WHY?!!? WHY MUST YOU TORTURE US IN SUCH A WAY?! WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN US!? I SPENT 2 HOURS IN THE GAME ACTUALLY HAVING FUN AND THEN 20 HOURS BANGING MY HEAD AGAINST THE WALL FOR A SINGLE ACHIEVEMENT THAT MADE ME SEE THE SAME 4 MAPS OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN WITH HOUR LONG ATTEMPTS THAT YIELDED NOTHING. I NEVER WANT TO DO ANYTHING LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN AN-- Oh shit there's a Nidhogg 2? oh hell yeah, can't wait to play that!
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Jan. 2025
Only OG's remember this game. Very easy to get the hang of and quite easy to master. A simple game yet very worthwhile.
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Dec. 2024
Sometimes, the best games come in the simplest packages. While modern fighting games pile on moves, characters, and combos that can overwhelm any player, Nidhogg takes the opposite approach, boiling the genre down to its purest form. The intense mind games between players make it one of the best party fighting games out there!
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Nov. 2024
Probably one of the greatest modern couch VS games ever conceived. A must have classic even if you plan to play alone. This is one of the best arcade experiences you'll have. Period.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nidhogg is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

Nidhogg is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.

Nidhogg received 6,909 positive votes out of a total of 7,685 achieving a rating of 8.72.
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Nidhogg was developed and published by Messhof.

Nidhogg is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Nidhogg is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Nidhogg is not playable on Linux.

Nidhogg offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Nidhogg offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Nidhogg does not currently offer any DLC.

Nidhogg does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Nidhogg supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Nidhogg is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Nidhogg.

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Nidhogg
9.75€ -27% 9.75€ 7.12€
8.7
6,909
776
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
9
Developer
Messhof
Publisher
Messhof
Release 13 Jan 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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