Nidhogg 2

Nidhogg 2

Released Aug 2017

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

81% positive · 1,335 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Nidhogg 2 launched on August 15, 2017 and received a handful of post-launch content updates: a new level ("PAX Place") in September 2017, localization and matchmaking improvements in November 2017, and most recently two new levels ("Train" and "Office") plus new costumes in September 2021. That September 2021 update is the last piece of new content the developer has shipped for the game. Since then, Messhof's attention has clearly shifted to their next project. On June 11, 2026, they posted to the Nidhogg 2 Steam page to announce a brand-new game called Blood Dungeon, which was revealed at Summer Games Fest 2026 and already has a playable demo. This announcement, made on the Nidhogg 2 page, is a studio news post rather than anything related to Nidhogg 2 itself — it signals that Messhof is now focused on a new title rather than continuing development of this one. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap, and no developer statements promising future content for Nidhogg 2. The update history, combined with the studio's pivot to a new game, paints a picture of a game that has reached the end of its content lifecycle. Someone waiting for all content to ship can consider the game complete as of the September 2021 update.
Evidence
Two new levels ('Train' and 'Office') and new unlockable costumes added to the game. This is the last content update shipped for Nidhogg 2.
news post · Sep 15, 2021 source content shipped
high
Messhof announced a brand-new game, Blood Dungeon, via the Nidhogg 2 Steam page, with a playable demo already available. No mention of any future Nidhogg 2 content.
news post · Jun 11, 2026 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2017

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Messhof
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

The wurm has returned and it must feed! Shed your garments and paint the walls with the flesh of your enemies, for only one can be worthy of sacrifice.

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Sequel to the indie hit of 2014, Nidhogg 2 builds upon the award-winning gameplay of its predecessor with new weapons to wield and levels to master, head-to-toe character customization, and the captivatingly grotesque art of Toby Dixon.

And, with music from artists including Mux Mool, Geotic, Doseone, Osborne, and Daedelus, Nidhogg 2 has a soundtrack so good that even the menu screens are awesome.

Game Features:

  • Challenge the AI or a friend in 1v1 combat.
  • Fight for the top seat in 8-player tournaments.
  • Master the distinctive traits of four weapons.
  • Get stylish with full character customization.
  • Ten stages from castles to Nidhogg innards.
  • Alter the rules with over 10 different game variables.
  • Go online with matchmaking and private games.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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