Nidhogg 2

2 Competitive

The ultimate fencing game! Fight your way to your opponent’s side in a duel, that requires nerves of steel.

In “Nidhogg 2” you and your opponent start in the middle of a long arena, each equipped with a single weapon. If you manage to beat, stab or shoot your opponent to death, you can run into his direction. Whoever reaches the opponent side’s end first, wins. Be careful, because every death gives your rival valuable time to achieve this goal.

“Nidhogg 2” is the successor of the popular fencing game “Nidhogg”. It offers more levels, more weapons and some refined mechanics. A round of “Nidhogg 2” can last a few minutes or nearly half an hour. Prepare for some nerve-wracking duels! There can only be one winner.

If you like exciting duels or can’t agree with your partner, you should definitely download “Nidhogg 2” right now.

Why you should play it:

  • If you take some time to learn the mechanics, “Nidhogg 2” allows for intense, almost artistic fight scenes.
  • Rotating weapons and arenas with additional challenges keep the game interesting.

Last edited: 28.09.2025

Supported Platforms

  • Windows, macOS (Steam)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)
  • Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Nidhogg 2”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • Single Joy Con (Switch)
  • Keyboard (PC, Multiple Players)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Nidhogg 2”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Remote Play Together on Steam
  • SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.

Screenshot of: Nidhogg 2
Screenshot of: Nidhogg 2
Screenshot of: Nidhogg 2

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About us

Great couch co-op games are hard to find? Not anymore!

We love couch co-op games. Nothing beats the joy of sitting in the same room, playing some fun games and experiencing the reactions of your friends firsthand. Sure, online multiplayer modes can be fun, too, but couch co-op has always been the best type of multiplayer games for us.

If you are like us, you play local multiplayer games on a regular basis, either with your kids or your friends. Every platform has some couch co-op classics, like “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” and “Super Mario Party” on Nintendo Switch or “Sackboy: A Big Adventure” on PS5. While these couch co-op games can be played over and over again, you may want to try something new from time to time. So, where do you find interesting, new titles? Sometimes you get great recommendations from friends, but most of the time you need to do your own research.

Most game stores like Steam, PlayStation/Microsoft Store or Nintendo eShop offer categories for local multiplayer games. However, they either feature just a handful of new games or list thousands of entries. Websites for couch co-op games do exist, but they try to list them all, even the not-so-good ones. Gaming related blogs and magazines write about couch co-op games from time to time, but it’s not their main subject. You probably don’t want to search on the internet for hours and hunt for hidden gems. You want to find great, new games without the hassle. That’s why we’ve came up with the idea for Couch Co-Op Favorites.

We put together lists of handpicked couch co-op games, filterable by platform, player count and relevant features. On this website you can quickly find new games which have been tested by people like you. Save time researching, spend more time with friends and family.

We love couch co-op games

We’re a group of friends from Northern Germany with a deep passion for couch co-op games, born out of way too much research during our student days. We don’t know every title out there, but we certainly know a lot of excellent games for different platforms and audiences. We play regularly, but we still identify as casual gamers. We believe that not every gaming related site needs to look like it has been made for stereotypical gamers. That’s why we’ve decided to make this site look friendly and approachable.

Our mission is simple: bring joy to people looking for great couch co-op games and support indie developers along the way.

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