January is typically a slower period for gaming after the rush of the holidays, but luckily it still looks like we'll be getting a few gems for the beginning of 2014: namely, the indie sword-fighter Nidhogg.

Forcing players to think fast on their feet and even faster with their hands, the award-winning indie title has been announced to be releasing through Steam for next week on January 13th, 2014. After first making appearances and winning awards in 2010, followed by its win of the Game Design Award at this past year's Indiecade 2013, Nidhogg is finally set for release to unleash a quick-paced and brutal form of swordplay in game form when it arrives.

Nidhogg releases on Steam for PC on January 13th, 2014 - in the meantime, you can check out the new release announcement trailer below: