7 Dark games like Nidhogg 2 that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nidhogg 2 down to the 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Rec Room, Mortal Kombat 1 and Mortal Kombat X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nidhogg 2.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

The best dark 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.

#1Rec RoomClosest overall match

iRank72

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeDarkCasualHorror2D

Steam👍 89%· 78KRAWG👍 46%· 110

Year 2016Dev Rec Room · DestineerPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, precision platforming and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, sports simulation and deep simulation, while skipping strong narrative focus

Feature ListOnline multiplayer so you can have fun with people from all over the world Be yourself - customize your appearance in the changing room FREE membership unlocks The Lounge, an invite-only space for you and your friends.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: visuals.

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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.

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#3Mortal Kombat XClosest on game mode

iRank85

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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GenreFightingSubgenre2D 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.

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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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#6PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

iRank66

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

OfflineSoloMultiplayerDark2D

IGDB66· 7

Year 2012Dev SuperBot Entertainment · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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

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#7Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

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GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB70· 2

Year 2002Dev Midway

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

It predates Nidhogg 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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