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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nidhogg 2 down to the 4 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Mortal Kombat 1, Mortal Kombat 11 and Streets of Rage 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nidhogg 2.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter
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CasualDarkOfflineMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Messhof
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Steam ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Nidhogg 2 is Mortal Kombat 1 — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 11 and Streets of Rage 4 follow close behind.

#1Mortal Kombat 178#2Mortal Kombat 1163#3Streets of Rage 461#4WWE 2K1848
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The best games like Nidhogg 2 on Nintendo Switch

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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 1
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Mortal Kombat 1
Fighting2D Fighter
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode96Tone59Visuals59Setting44
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SteamEpicXbox
#2Mortal Kombat 11
63
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Mortal Kombat 11
Fighting2D Fighter
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone49Setting0
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SteamXboxPS
#3Streets of Rage 4
61
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Streets of Rage 4
Fighting2D 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals66Tone63
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SteamGOGXbox
#4WWE 2K18
48
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WWE 2K18
Fighting2D Fighter
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op
Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep simulation and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: game mode and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals48Game mode47
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SteamPSNintendo

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