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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nidhogg 2 down to the 26 that fit the “Offline” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Rivals of Aether and Mortal Kombat X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nidhogg 2.

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The best offline games like Nidhogg 2

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nidhogg 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Mortal Kombat 1Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 72%· 46KIGDB84· 6OC84· 148

Year 2023Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, competitive edge and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Nidhogg 2.

Released 6 years after Nidhogg 2.

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#2Rivals of AetherClosest on visuals

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge and co op, while skipping horror tension

Rivals of Aether is a platform fighting game developed and published by Dan Fornace in 2014. The game takes heavy inspiration from the founder series of its genre, Super Smash Bros., and specifically its second entry, Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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#3Mortal Kombat XClosest on game mode

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB84· 18OC84· 94

Year 2015Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, while skipping precision platforming

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MultiplayerOfflinePvPSoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 80

Year 2019Dev Haunted TiePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting scifi and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Play as a karate master starfish, a space slug, or a prince sausage firin’ some... BIG LAZEEEERS! Choose one of the 8+ heroes, each with unique skills and try to win the Domiverse Tournament ™. You will dive into a wacky world where each hit kills.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone and setting.

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SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMeleeDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 88%· 114KIGDB80· 12OC83· 164

Year 2019Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: setting and tone.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB71· 8OC77· 42

Year 2013Dev Iron Galaxy Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and free to play, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCasual2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB83· 12OC84· 150

Year 2020Dev DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

Released 3 years after Nidhogg 2.

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#8Street Fighter X Tekken

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2D

Steam👍 55%· 2.4KRAWG👍 47%· 176MC81IGDB80· 14

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping precision platforming

###Ambitius crossover One of the most ambitious crossovers in the history of crossovers. Heroes of two iconic series of fighting games will battle against each other at the most popular locations from both franchises.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Nidhogg 2.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeCasual

Steam👍 94%· 2.0KOC71· 21

Year 2022Dev Passion Republic GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, vibe casual and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, shooter and competitive edge, while skipping precision platforming

For centuries, human technology and culture ruled the surface, yet the deeper secrets of the Earth lay hidden from our eyes. Until one day, the discovery of a new form of energy called forth the ancient terrors unknown to mankind. Thus began the rise of monsters around the world.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

Released 5 years after Nidhogg 2.

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#10Nidhogg

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineMultiplayerSoloPvPMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 7.8KRAWG👍 87%· 361MC81IGDB84· 6OC81· 36

Year 2014Dev MesshofPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping precision platforming

###The experiment Experimental side-scrolling fighting game for two players developed and published by the Messhof studio. Players compete in fencing in the pixelated game world.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

Same studio: Messhof.

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#11TEKKEN 7

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerPvPOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 95KRAWG👍 83%· 780MC82IGDB85· 17OC82· 131

Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

Tekken 7 is a fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the ninth installment in the series. ###Plot An unnamed journalist investigates the Mishima family history after his family got killed in a war that was started by Jin Kazama.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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#12Ultra Street Fighter IV

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 90%· 17KRAWG👍 80%· 205MC80IGDB79· 14OC76· 24

Year 2014Dev CapcomPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, while skipping precision platforming

Ultra Street Fighter IV is a multiplatform fighting game developed by Capcom. It is an arcade version of the vanilla Street Fighter IV with minor changes. ###Setting Ultra Street Fighter IV takes place several months after the events of Street Fighter II and is a prequel to Street Fighter III.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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#13Lethal League Blaze

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloOfflinePvPMelee2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Lethal League Blaze is an intense, high speed ball game, with unique characters, outta sight sounds and none of that weak shit. In Shine City, the anti-gravity ball game has long been illegal. The group who kept playing was dubbed the Lethal League.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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#14ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPOfflineMelee2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.5KRAWG👍 75%· 213IGDB77· 17OC78· 29

Year 2011Dev CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

Marvel and Capcom join forces to deliver the most frenetic 3 vs. 3 tag battles ever with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This release comes fully loaded, including all previous DLC, and the Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPMelee2D

Steam👍 83%· 14KIGDB84· 14OC84· 135

Year 2018Dev Project Soul · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, fantasy world and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone and setting.

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