Nidhogg 2 (2017)

Developer: Messhof
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 1,312 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 46 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like this Watch the trailer

or watch the trailer on YouTube

How it feels

A frantic, bloody duel where every parry and jab feels like a ridiculous, high-stakes slapstick fight for dominance.

fast-pacedtenseabsurdviolentcompetitivefunnygory2d

What players say

Players split on the cartoon art style, with some calling it ugly and others enjoying the Muppets-meets-90s gross-out look. Combat is compared to Red Rover and Mortal Kombat, though some say the first game had more charm. The solo campaign is brutally difficult with no saves, making it a lesser experience, while local multiplayer remains a reliable party game.

Screenshots

More games like this

More by Messhof

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.