Games like Shank

90% positive from 4,025 reviewsReleased 2010Steam Deck Playable$9.99

What it is

A 2D sidescrolling beat-em-up with a weapon-based combo system and a violent grindhouse feel. It features shooting and slashing through enemies for bloody revenge.

The catch

Combat is repetitive button mashing against spongy enemies and goes stale fast.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 4,025 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Shank

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons

86% positive from 1,632 reviews

This is a roguelite beat 'em up with tag-team combat. Players choose two characters to switch between for strategic combos.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and Local Co-Op.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge

96% positive from 5,958 reviews

A 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up where players use unique ninja skills and combos to fight enemies. It features cooperative multiplayer...

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and 2D.

Shank 2

82% positive from 3,600 reviews

Shank 2 is a 2D side-scrolling brawler with a fast-paced, brutal combat loop. It features a multi-weapon system and cooperative survival...

The catchIt is a step down from the first game, with clunky delayed controls and a bad dodge.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op and 2D.

Fight'N Rage

91% positive from 3,189 reviews

A classic 2D side-scroller beat'em up with local co-op. It features simple controls for complex combos and multiple endings.

The catchDifficulty comes from enemy spam that crowds the screen until your character vanishes.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op and 2D.

Crazy Flasher Series 2021

88% positive from 2,812 reviews

This is a collection of classic 2D action fighting and shooting games. Players engage in combat, acquire weapons, and utilize movement...

The catchThe port stutters badly and locks to a tiny window, so the browser version runs better.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and Action.

Nitro Express

77% positive from 1,102 reviews

This is a 2D shoot 'em up where players use a variety of destructive gadgets to destroy rogue autonomous drones. The game features...

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and Action.

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