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Shank is a fast, brutal 2D beat-'em-up from Klei Entertainment with a grindhouse comic look. You chain bloody combos with knives, guns and a chainsaw in a pulpy revenge tale.
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The closest matches for Shank are Shank 2, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile and The Last Blade 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shank special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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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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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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An elegant SNK 2D weapon-based fighter set in late-Edo Japan, built around parries, timing and precise special moves. Hand-drawn anime fighters and an atmospheric soundtrack make it a genre classic.
88 % 14.79 €
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A frantic smash-'em-up where you play an escaping ape, using guards as weapons and shields. A reactive jazz drum soundtrack and bold graphic style turn every escape attempt into a rhythmic rush.
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A blazing-fast fighting game with a striking anime-style 3D look and a heavy metal soundtrack. It welcomes newcomers while offering deep mechanics for veterans, wrapped in stylish presentation and aggressive, high-speed duels.
88 % 19.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A blisteringly fast arcade brawler where a ball speeds up with every hit and is smashed into opponents to knock them out. It rewards timing and reflexes, wrapped in a bold comic look and driving beats.
87 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A short, old-school side-scrolling platform shooter set in the Wild West, with a distinctive sketched, paper-like look. You jump and shoot through 16 tight levels and face big bosses.
87 % 9.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
An SNK arcade weapon-based fighter set in late 19th-century Japan, built around precise parrying, selectable styles favoring speed or power, and atmospheric hand-drawn visuals.
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A fast side-scrolling beat 'em up with gorgeous hand-drawn art, tight combat and a pumping soundtrack. Brawling through Wood Oak City shines in co-op, with combo mastery and replayability at the core.
87 % 24.99 €
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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.
