BattleBlock Theater® vs Nidhogg 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BattleBlock Theater® wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Nidhogg 2 is $5.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BattleBlock Theater® | Nidhogg 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 61 |
| Quality | 93 | 80 |
| Value | 72 | 70 |
| Popularity | 38 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.03 | $1.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.1% positive | 81.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 86 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BattleBlock Theater® | Nidhogg 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 15, 2014 | August 15, 2017 |
| Developers | The Behemoth | Messhof |
| Publishers | The Behemoth | Messhof |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.0 GHz Dual Core CPU or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 750 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BattleBlock Theater® or Nidhogg 2?
BattleBlock Theater® won the comparison against Nidhogg 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is BattleBlock Theater® worth buying over Nidhogg 2?
Based on the metrics, BattleBlock Theater® won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. BattleBlock Theater® currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC