Games like The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

95% positive from 1,760 reviewsReleased 201717% finish itSteam Deck Verified

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What it is

A 2D action platformer with combo-driven combat and a graphic novel art style. Players fight corrupted leaders in a fast-paced, visually gruesome quest for vengeance.

What players liked

Players praise this bloody 2D hack-and-slash for its smooth performance, distinct art, and engaging, challenging gameplay.

The catch

Constant screen shake and blur make the action hard to see, with no option to disable.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,760 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

MADNESS: Project Nexus

96% positive from 9,355 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a third-person run-and-gun beat-'em-up with intense, brutal combat. Players engage in over 16 hours of story and arena modes, featuring character progression and weapon customization.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, addicting combat and engaging story, often comparing it favorably to the original Madness Combat series.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash and Gore.

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Going Under

90% positive from 4,091 reviews20209% finish itDeck Verified

Satirical dungeon crawler where you use office junk as weapons in procedurally generated dungeons. Explore failed tech startups and fight their cursed employees.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hades, praising its charming art, writing, and startup parody.

The catchSharp office satire wrapped around clunky combat and a camera that hides enemies.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash and Action.

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KIBORG

86% positive from 1,353 reviews20251% finish itDeck Verified

KIBORG is a brutal, fast-paced beat 'em up roguelike with cybernetic limb replacement and weapon combat. Players fight through hordes of inmates to escape a futuristic prison.

What players likedKiborg is a fun roguelike with fast-paced combat reminiscent of Arkham Asylum or Ninja Gaiden, offering permanent upgrades and a compelling story.

The catchCombat feels stiff, clunky and unresponsive rather than free flowing.

Both are tagged Beat 'em up, Hack and Slash and Action.

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Redeemer: Enhanced Edition

88% positive from 3,177 reviews201718% finish itDeck Playable

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.

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

The catchFun early, then devolves into repetitive enemy-spam and tedium

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

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Midnight Fight Express

89% positive from 2,736 reviews202217% finish itDeck Verified

A hyper-kinetic brawler where players use environmental objects and martial arts to fight waves of enemies before sunrise. It features a skill tree for combat upgrades and a variety of weapons.

What players likedPlayers praise this brutal, fast-paced beat 'em up as a fun, content-rich love letter to Sifu and Sleeping Dogs.

The catchThe back half collapses into gimmick levels, gun spam and cheap one-shot bosses.

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

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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, Gore and Action.

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