Nidhogg is a Action, Sports game from Messhof with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Messhof
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.49
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.2GHz processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
- Recommended
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.9 Processor: 1.2GHz processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 200 MB available space
- Recommended
- OS: 10.9 Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster Memory: 1 GB RAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 200 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Nidhogg is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, solo-friendly, high skill ceiling, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, great with friends, solo-friendly, and high skill ceiling.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
Or be a degen like me, and play the single player mode as a stim for 300 hours until you're ranked 3rd…The environments are where the ambience and details went, and while none of it serves to draw your eye from your enemy…[h2]VERDICT[/h2] While short, Nidhogg offers a good skill ceiling and lots of replay value, and the multiplayer can be a challenging, but…[h2]VERDICT[/h2] While short, Nidhogg offers a good skill ceiling and lots of replay value, and the multiplayer can be a challenging, but…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, solo-friendly play, and a high skill ceiling. Weird Action, Sports game from Messhof. Very Positive Steam review signal. Solo-friendly with a high skill ceiling. Strong atmosphere and replay value. Controller-friendly play is a plus.
Who might skip it
You want a low-skill experience. You prefer games with a lighter learning curve. Atmosphere matters less to you than other factors.