25 Offline games like Nidhogg that you should try

What brings it close to Nidhogg is competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with post-apocalyptic world and co-op play.

What brings it close to Nidhogg is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is skill tree progression.

The thread back to Nidhogg runs through competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is co-op play.

It shares the essentials of what Nidhogg does: competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is precision platforming and co-op play.

What brings it close to Nidhogg is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: 3D presentation.

If Nidhogg worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and skill tree progression.

If Nidhogg worked for you because of competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals.

What carries over from Nidhogg is competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and free-to-play access.

On paper it is what Nidhogg is — competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Its point of contact with Nidhogg is competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: magic-based combat.

The genre is the same as Nidhogg’s, and with it competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It comes from the same genre as Nidhogg and shares competitive edge, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and 3D presentation.

It meets Nidhogg on competitive edge, melee combat and offline play. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

What carries over from Nidhogg is melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings co-op play.

If Nidhogg worked for you because of melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation, the same is here. The distance is in tone — its own ground is punishing difficulty.