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NidhoggVSSpeedRunners

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

Nidhogg

Nidhogg

Quality
87Popularity
30Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 hours
−15% $8.49
Buy Now
VS
SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

ActionCasualIndieSportsRacing
Quality
91Popularity
35Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 8 hours
−82% $2.72
Buy Now

Winner

SpeedRunners wins 14 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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Nidhogg
1 of 15 metrics
SpeedRunners
14 of 15 metrics
14

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.49 -
$2.72 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.00 -
$2.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-15% -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
119 price changes -
164 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
90.7% positive -
94.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.7K -
22.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.2K -
21.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
527 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
97 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.7K -
22.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2014 -
Apr 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNidhogg

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItSpeedRunners

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Nidhogg
SpeedRunners

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

Nidhogg

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −15% $8.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$8.49View
Steam
Steam +18% $9.99View
SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −82% $2.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +10% $3.00View
Kinguin
Kinguin +18% $3.20View
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99View

Nidhogg

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

91% positive (5,695 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,695 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$8.49 — very accessible price
15% off — minor discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +171%
19 concurrent players — niche audience

SpeedRunners

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (22,794 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
22,794 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$2.72 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +173%
142 concurrent players — smaller but active
22,794 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsNidhoggSpeedRunners
Release Date
January 13, 2014
April 19, 2016
Developers
Messhof
DoubleDutch Games
Publishers
Messhof
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
29

Nidhogg

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

SpeedRunners

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Nidhogg or SpeedRunners?

SpeedRunners won the comparison against Nidhogg 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 worth buying over SpeedRunners?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC

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