6 Sports 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 comes from the same genre as Nidhogg and shares competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: a casual, approachable feel.

It comes from the same genre as Nidhogg and shares melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play and an isometric view.

On paper it is what Nidhogg is — melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.