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2012PEGI 18PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified82 % positive9.99 €

A fast, brutal 2D brawler with a comic-book look, where Shank carves through enemy hordes with knives, chainsaws and guns. Fluid combos and a striking hand-drawn style are the focus.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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Castle Crashers

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2008USK 12PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified96 % positive11.99 €

Fits your focus: Combat like Shank 2 and Look like Shank 2.

A chaotic, hilarious cartoon brawler best enjoyed with up to four friends on the couch. Light RPG hooks like leveling, weapons and animal orbs keep you coming back between its absurd boss fights.

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Apotheon

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  • Look like Shank 2

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

Zeno Clash II

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A surreal first-person brawler set in the bizarre world of Zenozoik, where you fight strange creatures with fists, weapons and a co-op partner. Its odd art direction and weird storytelling make it unmistakable.

Darksiders Genesis

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  • Look like Shank 2

A top-down spin-off of the Darksiders series where you play as Strife or War, carving through demon hordes. It blends heavy hack-and-slash combat with puzzles, boss fights, and drop-in co-op.

Have a Nice Death

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You play an overworked Death chasing rebellious employees through a nightmarish corporate realm with scythe and spells. Fast 2D roguelite combat, dark humor and a gloomy-yet-playful hand-drawn look define it.

Bloodroots

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As the vengeful Mr. Wolf you turn anything within reach, from hatchets to carrots, into a weapon and chain fast, over-the-top violent combos through compact arenas. Stylish arcade action with dark humor and a trial-and-error feel.

Paint the Town Red

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Chaotic first-person brawling in a voxel style: you smash your way through saloons, bars and biker joints with fists, chairs and anything else not nailed down. A roguelike mode adds upgrades and bosses on top.

Viewtiful Joe 2

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A fast, comic-book styled beat-'em-up in a superhero movie parody, where slow-motion and zoom powers drive the combat. The sequel adds Silvia as a second playable hero, new special moves and plenty of humor.

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