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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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2020PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified79 % positive19.50 €

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.

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A garish, tongue-in-cheek side-scrolling brawler drenched in 80s neon, where you punch through hordes as Billy and Jimmy, solo or in co-op. Mixtape power-ups and a pulsing synth soundtrack make it a loving, self-aware tribute to the original.

Foul Play

Systems like Shank 2

As demon hunter Baron Dashforth, you brawl through hordes of enemies on a theatre stage, earning rewards for stylish combos and counters. Its quirky Victorian humor and co-op mode make it a charming side-scrolling brawler.

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

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You battle through waves of futuristic enemies in this remake of a classic arcade brawler, solo or with a friend. The appeal lies in its snappy beat 'em up flow and nostalgic 16-bit look, refreshed for modern resolutions.

Wulverblade

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You battle as a British warrior against Roman legions and treacherous allied tribes in a stylish 2D beat 'em up with hand-drawn visuals. Teaming up with a friend in co-op makes smashing through the hordes especially fun.

Raging Justice

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Raging Justice updates the classic 2D scrolling brawler with a stop-motion look and a bombastic soundtrack. You can also take on the fights together with others in online co-op.

Kawaii Deathu Desu

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You are a supernatural being reincarnated as a cute Japanese idol, brawling through hordes of overzealous fans. Its frantic beat 'em up action and dark humor make every stage a playful rampage on your way to the underworld throne.

Final Vendetta

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A classic arcade-style beat 'em up for one or two players, featuring detailed pixel art, fast brawling through dangerous urban stages and a driving soundtrack with tracks by Utah Saints.

Mayhem Brawler

Systems like Shank 2

Mayhem Brawler revives the 90s arcade beat 'em up in an urban fantasy city. Play solo or in co-op with friends through comic-styled streets, with your choices shaping where the story goes next.

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.