Games like Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

This is a top-down brawler with brutal melee combat and a unique kill system. Players use fists, weapons, and the environment to fight through waves of enemies.

88% positive from 3,177 · 2017 · 18% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $0.90 (2024-03-30)

ActionTop-Down Beat 'em up Gore ViolentIndie

Six games like Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

Mother Russia Bleeds

87% positive from 5,375 reviews201618% finish itDeck Verified

A co-op brawler with brutal drug-fueled combat. Players punch, stab, and use narcotics to fight through an oppressive alternate USSR.

What players likedPlayers praise this brutal, gory beat 'em up as a high-energy, adult-themed experience akin to "Streets of Rage" and "Final Fight."

The catchDifficulty feels cheap rather than fair, with swarms and no way to defend yourself.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Violent and Gore.

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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 Beat 'em up, Violent and Gore.

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Zombie Driver HD

84% positive from 4,052 reviews20129% finish itDeck Playable

This is a top-down action driving game featuring vehicular combat against zombies. Players destroy hordes of zombies and complete missions using a variety of vehicles and upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple, thrilling mission-based driving, collecting vehicles and weapons, and compelling story, reminiscent of classic top-down shooters.

The catchThe cars handle badly, which makes the driving frustrating rather than fun.

Both are tagged Top-Down, Violent and Gore.

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APE OUT

95% positive from 4,037 reviews201926% finish itDeck Verified

A top-down action game where players use enemies as weapons and shields in procedurally generated levels. It features rhythmic violence and a dynamic jazz soundtrack.

What players likedPlayers praise "APE OUT" as a fast-paced, satisfying action game with a unique art style and reactive jazz soundtrack, often compared to "Hotline Miami."

The catchLevel layouts and enemy placement are randomised, so runs hinge on luck over skill.

Both are tagged Top-Down, Violent and Gore.

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Yet Another Zombie Defense HD

84% positive from 3,044 reviews20174% finish itDeck Playable

Top-down arcade zombie shooter with strategic defense building. Survive endless waves of enemies in co-op or solo.

What players likedPlayers praise its instant appeal and quality, comparing it to games like Boxhead Rambo.

The catchContent is barebones, with one map and no progression, so it gets boring within an hour.

Both are tagged Violent, Gore and Action.

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Mr. Shifty

88% positive from 1,724 reviews201718% finish itDeck Unsupported

Top-down action game with a one-hit-kill mechanic. Players teleport through obstacles and enemies for fast-paced stealth combat.

What players likedPlayers praise the impactful combat and fun level design, enhanced by the quickly recharging teleport ability.

The catchFrequent crashes wipe your level progress and force a restart from the beginning.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Top-Down and Action.

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More about Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

What players liked

Players praise its solid combat, reminiscent of Arkham, with satisfying power-ups, despite a lack of story depth.

The catch

Fun early, then devolves into repetitive enemy-spam and tedium

Reviews: 88% positive from 3,177
Released: 2017
Finish it: 18% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $0.90 (2024-03-30)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 3,177 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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