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We filtered the 50 games similar to Nidhogg 2 down to the 20 that fit the “Xbox” category. Rec Room, Mortal Kombat 1 and Rivals of Aether 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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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Nidhogg 2 is Rec Room — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat 1 and Rivals of Aether follow close behind.

#1Rec Room82 #2Mortal Kombat 178 #3Rivals of Aether68 #4Brawlhalla62 #5Mortal Kombat X66

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The best games like Nidhogg 2 on Xbox

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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

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Rec Room

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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone93Game mode52Visuals29

#2Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 1

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode96Tone59Visuals59Setting44

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Rivals of AetherClosest on visuals

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Rivals of Aether

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode87Tone0

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Brawlhalla

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeCasual2D

Steam👍 80%· 406KRAWG👍 47%· 1.1KIGDB75· 1OC68· 12

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and co op, while skipping horror tension

Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game with platformer elements. You pick a character from 39 available heroes (this amount is increasing with new updates) and try to knock your opponent off the stage. The controls are simple to make the game easy to master.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone71Game mode68Visuals66Setting0

#5Mortal Kombat XClosest on game mode

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Mortal Kombat X

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone53

#6Mortal Kombat 11

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Mortal Kombat 11

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone49Setting0

#7Killer Instinct

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Killer Instinct

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone34

#8Streets of Rage 4

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Streets of Rage 4

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals66Tone63

#9Street Fighter X Tekken

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Street Fighter X Tekken

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode87Visuals65

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GigaBash

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone46

#11Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

60

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerOfflineSoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 440MC86OC87· 165

Year 2022Dev Tribute Games · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cartoon and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: setting.

Released 5 years after Nidhogg 2.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone85Game mode77Setting0

Steam PS Nintendo

57

TEKKEN 7

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone0

#13Ultra Street Fighter IV

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Ultra Street Fighter IV

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Tone0

56

Injustice 2

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative2D

Steam👍 86%· 24KIGDB86· 18OC87· 157

Year 2017Dev NetherRealm Studios · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Where it drifts furthest from Nidhogg 2: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode92Visuals65Tone26

#15Lethal League Blaze

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Lethal League Blaze

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Visuals65Tone0

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