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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: Systems like Shank 2, Look like Shank 2 and Combat 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Killer Is Dead

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A stylized Suda51 hack-and-slash in cel-shaded visuals where you play contract executioner Mondo Zappa, slicing through twelve quirky episodes with a katana. Dodging, countering and an eccentric, edgy tone define the experience.

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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