Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Nidhogg 2
The sequel to the chaotic couch co-op game
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nidhogg 2 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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It's like Mario in reverse. Take the role of the enemies.
2016 · its alternatives →
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A surreal, story-driven RPG with horror elements.
2018 · its alternatives →
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Chess, but each square also follows the rules of Conway's Game of Life. Only your own pieces count as neighbours when deciding births/deaths. For births, an empty square must have 3 neighbours for 2 consecutive turns. For deaths, a piece must have 3 neighbours for 3 consecutive turns. This is a simple proof of concept I made with python and curses. You can play with a friend locally or over a socket connection. Controls: Arrow keys to move the cursor, enter/space to select and move a piece, u or backspace to undo a move, r to redo a move, q or escape to quit, s to perform a move…
2023 · gist.github.com · its alternatives →
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There’s a whole new set of dumb characters
2015 · its alternatives →
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A few months ago (82 days to be exact!) I posted a link on HN to my game, Meatshields. A bunch of you commented and played my game and gave me some wonderful feedback. Over the last few months I've been playing with many of you and implementing the best of everybody's suggestions. So, thank you, HN for all your help! I feel this is an extreme overhaul I couldn't have done without your input. Since then, I have: Dramatically improved our hosting platform (So it HOPEFULLY won't go down this time (oops.)), Added two new units, Rebalanced all existing units, Added many more maps, Improved the…
2017 · its alternatives →
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I've been having fun building out a really simple chess learning app for my daughter (7). It started with just "maze like" puzzles [1] and I've added a few more. This "radioactive pooping knights" idea came from an Irish primary school chess website [2]. Really simple idea, two knights moving around the board leaving poo behind... Don't be the one forced to step on it. * best played with sound on. [1]. https://minichessgames.com/#/movement/knight [2]. https://ficheall.ie/ *highly subjective, may not be better for you to play with sound at all ;) p.s.…
Dec 2025 · minichessgames.com · its alternatives →
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Deathrun multiplayer game where people fight with a crowbar
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Game: Pull, aim, and smash sheep. Physics-based action.
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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No two levels are the same — danger always changes shape
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Last side standing. Every player defends one wall. Miss twice and your side shatters — the arena closes the gap. The dead sabotage the living.
27d ago · antics.gg · its alternatives →
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Dodge. Survive. Outlast the swarm.
2025 · imabutahersiddik.github.io · its alternatives →
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