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BroforceVSNidhogg 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Broforce

Broforce

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
92Popularity
38Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−81% $2.92
Buy Now
VS
Nidhogg 2

Nidhogg 2

Quality
80Popularity
24Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−97% $0.40
Buy Now

Winner

Broforce wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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10
Broforce
10 of 15 metrics
Nidhogg 2
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.92 -
$0.40 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.30 -
$0.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-81% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
117 price changes Wins
51 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
82.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
49.4K Wins
1.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
48.0K Wins
839 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K -
183 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
219 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
49.2K Wins
1.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
17 Wins
13 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Aug 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBroforce

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeNidhogg 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Broforce
Nidhogg 2

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Broforce

Broforce

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $2.92Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $2.96View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Nidhogg 2

Nidhogg 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.40Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +53% $0.61View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Broforce

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (49,440 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
49,440 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.92 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.52)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

203 concurrent players — smaller but active
49,440 total reviews — proven game with large community

Nidhogg 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

82% positive (1,019 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,019 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.40 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBroforceNidhogg 2
Release Date
October 15, 2015
August 15, 2017
Developers
Free Lives
Messhof
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Messhof
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
17
13

Broforce

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Nidhogg 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual Core CPU or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 750 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: PS4 or Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
Which is better: Broforce or Nidhogg 2?

Broforce 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 Broforce worth buying over Nidhogg 2?

Based on the metrics, Broforce 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. Nidhogg 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

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