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Nidhogg 2VSNo Time To Explain Remastered

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

Nidhogg 2

Nidhogg 2

Quality
80Popularity
24Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−97% $0.40
Buy Now
VS
No Time To Explain Remastered

No Time To Explain Remastered

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
68Popularity
50Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−98% $0.35
Buy Now

Winner

Nidhogg 2 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Grab It Now
7
Nidhogg 2
7 of 13 metrics
No Time To Explain Remastered
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.40 -
$0.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.39 Wins
$0.52 -
Best Current Discount
-97% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
51 price changes Wins
47 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
83.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
839 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
183 Wins
212 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
1.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 Wins
9 -
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNidhogg 2

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

MaybeNo Time To Explain Remastered

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:
Nidhogg 2
No Time To Explain Remastered

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

Nidhogg 2

Nidhogg 2

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.40Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +53% $0.61View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
No Time To Explain Remastered

No Time To Explain Remastered

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.35Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +91% $0.67View
Steam
Steam$2.99View

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

No Time To Explain Remastered

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (1,313 reviews) — mostly positive
1,313 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.35 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.33)
Game DetailsNidhogg 2No Time To Explain Remastered
Release Date
August 15, 2017
July 17, 2015
Developers
Messhof
tinyBuild
Publishers
Messhof
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13
9

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

No Time To Explain Remastered

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Nidhogg 2 or No Time To Explain Remastered?

Nidhogg 2 won the comparison against No Time To Explain Remastered 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 Nidhogg 2 worth buying over No Time To Explain Remastered?

Based on the metrics, Nidhogg 2 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, 10:53 AM UTC

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