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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.

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2026PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable81 % positive20.49 €

A co-op roguelike action RPG in which four magical girls team up to hunt Angels and ultimately slay a god. Transformations and teamwork are at the heart of the run-based action.

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Action-packed real-time combat

A classic side-scrolling beat 'em up where you pick one of four fighters and brawl through city streets, solo or in co-op, to take down Mr. X. Fast combat, special moves and its legendary electronic soundtrack define it.