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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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2011PCXboxSteam Deck verified95 % positive9.99 €

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A fast-paced 2D action platformer built around combo-driven combat and a gritty graphic-novel look. The sequel to Dead Samurai leans into gory, stylish violence.

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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.

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.

Castle Crashers

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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.

Shing!

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A colorful beat-'em-up where the right analog stick controls your blade as you carve through demons as a ninja. Up to four players can team up locally and freely mix combos.

Apotheon

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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.

The Punisher

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A classic Capcom-style arcade beat 'em up with a comic-book look, where the Punisher and Nick Fury brawl and shoot through the Kingpin's henchmen, solo or in two-player co-op, using a variety of pickup weapons.

Hard Corps: Uprising

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A punishing 2D run-and-gun in the Contra tradition with sleek anime-style visuals and tight controls. Choose pure Arcade mode or the Rising mode with purchasable upgrades, and tackle the steep challenge solo or with a friend in co-op.

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