Games like Akane

Akane is a one-hit-kill arena arcade slasher focused on high-score chasing. Players fight waves of diverse enemies with various unlockable gear and powerful samurai skills.

95% positive from 2,876 · 2018 · 5% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $4.99 $1.99 -60% · Lowest ever $1.24 (2023-11-21)

IndieCyberpunkActionPixel Graphics Gore Violent

Six games like Akane

BOMJMAN

86% positive from 1,387 reviews202024% finish it

Action-adventure game with melee and ranged combat. Players fight crime and corrupt officials with unique, smelly abilities.

The catchThe brawling is shallow, with mushy hit detection and no real combos or tactics.

Both are tagged Cyberpunk, Violent and Gore.

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BUTCHER

86% positive from 1,386 reviews20165% finish itDeck Playable

This is a fast-paced 2D pixel art shooter focused on ultra-violent combat and strategic survival. Players become a killing machine eradicating enemies with brutal weapons.

What players likedPlayers praise BUTCHER as a fast-paced, visceral 2D shooter reminiscent of Doom, with responsive controls and gritty atmosphere.

The catchEnemies blend into the low resolution background, making them hard to spot or track.

Both are tagged Violent, Gore and Pixel Graphics.

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G String

84% positive from 1,269 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

Cyberpunk FPS with environmental puzzles, featuring telekinetic/pyrokinetic powers and survival mechanics in a story-driven campaign.

What players likedPlayers praise its Half-Life 2, Ghost in the Shell, and Cruelty Squad-like cyberpunk dystopia with amazing world-building and atmosphere.

The catchMost of the game is spent crouch crawling through vents, pipes and sewer tunnels.

Both are tagged Cyberpunk, Violent and Action.

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Kindergarten 2

98% positive from 4,443 reviews201924% finish itDeck Verified

This is a dark comedy adventure game where players repeat a school day, completing absurd tasks for characters. Its core loop involves navigating chaotic scenarios and making morally questionable choices.

What players likedPlayers praise this story-driven puzzle game as an expansive, hilarious sequel, comparable to Minecraft in its engaging quests and secrets.

The catchCharacters spell out every solution, so the puzzles never require any real thinking.

Both are tagged Violent, Gore and Pixel Graphics.

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DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION

84% positive from 3,628 reviews20184% finish it

This is a survival horror game with a core loop of killing zombies or people in creative ways. It features a sandbox element for creating areas and a unique gut-pulling mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise this masterpiece for its enjoyable gameplay, even on low-end PCs.

The catchThe English option is half done, with much of the text staying in Russian.

Both are tagged Violent, Gore and Casual.

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STANDBOX

91% positive from 2,964 reviews2023Deck Playable

A physics sandbox where players experiment with ragdoll simulation, causing injury and observing recovery. It's a compact, experimental playground focused on systemic interactions.

What players likedPlayers praise the gore and physics, comparing it to games like Gorebox and People Playground, and desire a community workshop.

The catchContent runs dry within hours and the developers stopped updating it long ago.

Both are tagged Violent, Gore and Casual.

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More about Akane

The catch

Runs out of new content fast, with the whole game seen in about half an hour.

Reviews: 95% positive from 2,876
Released: 2018
Finish it: 5% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $4.99 $1.99 -60% · Lowest ever $1.24 (2023-11-21)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,876 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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