Nidhogg (2014)

Developer: Messhof
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie, Sports
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 7,873 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic two-player duel where elegant fencing moves clash with clumsy stabs and brief advantages instantly flip, making every match a tense, laughing scramble.

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What players say

Players love Nidhogg as a simple, elegant local multiplayer duel that shines with a friend but is weaker alone. It runs on nearly any machine and delivers tense, laugh-out-loud moments in short bursts, though its single-player content is thin.

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