Games like Shank
by Klei Entertainment
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.
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$29.99Rotwood
Mar 3 · Klei Entertainment
Both: Beat 'em up
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashRogueliteBeat 'em upPvERoguelikeFamily FriendlyRPG2DAction👍 7,460
$24.99Towerborne
Feb 26 · Stoic
Both: Co-op · Beat 'em up
Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.
Action RPGLootCo-opFantasyActionMultiplayerRPGBeat 'em upAdventureEarly Access👍 1,057
$4.99Kings Do Not Fall
Apr 15 · HYPERDEVBOX JAPAN
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller
When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.
ActionBeat 'em upArcadeRetroHack and SlashSide ScrollerMedieval2.5DColorfulStylized
$9.99Pathogenic
Jul 16 · Aberrant Labs
Both: Local Co-Op
You are a disease. Infect the human body as a lone pathogen in this cellular roguelike shooter. Collect organelles to evolve your parasite in a microscopic arms race against your host's immune system. Conquer a beautiful, procedurally generated world of tiny proportions.
RoguelikeBullet HellTop-Down ShooterLocal Co-OpBullet HeavenAction RoguelikeDifficultDungeon CrawlerShooterCharacter Customization👍 4,186
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$14.99Yet Another Zombie Survivors
Aug 20 · Awesome Games Studio
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Bullet HeavenAction RoguelikeZombiesTop-Down ShooterRogueliteIndieArcadeSingleplayerAction RPGRoguelike👍 14,162
$10.99Sineus Arena Survivors
Jun 22 · Sineus Games
Both: Co-op
Fight hordes and defend your Stronghold in a bullet heaven survivor-like with co-op and tower defense. Gain power-ups every level, collect random artifacts from chests and grow stronger to survive, defeat the boss and claim a top spot on the Sineus Arena leaderboards!
Bullet HeavenAction RoguelikeRoguelikeOnline Co-OpCo-opBullet HellLootTower DefenseScore AttackIndie👍 1,163
$14.99The Dark Heart of Balor
Jan 2 · Game Artists, LLC
Both: Side Scroller · Platformer
Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.
MetroidvaniaSide Scroller3D PlatformerHack and SlashDungeon CrawlerPlatformerRPGAction RPGAction-Adventure2.5D
$3.99小白人極彩決戰
Nov 12 · KongshiStudio
Both: Platformer
Little White: Chromatic Clash is an action-packed boss battle game where players face a variety of uniquely designed bosses. Challenge each boss to the fullest and aim for the highest score possible!
ActionAction-AdventurePlatformer2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsHack and SlashEarly AccessSingleplayer
$14.99Pit Panic
Jul 21 · Flying Rat Studio
Both: Platformer · Side Scroller
Escape the sinking Aztec temple in this cartoonish rogue-like arcade platformer. Dig your own path up, jump and climb in blazing speed, hoard loot, trade lives for god-like powers, beat bosses, master 1000 handmade levels and humble other players in daily leaderboards.
PlatformerRoguelikeAction RoguelikeIndieDifficultSide ScrollerPrecision PlatformerProcedural GenerationFemale ProtagonistPuzzle
$6.99Whack-A-Monster
Jul 28 · Brainfog Games
Whack-A-Monster. An incremental game about Whacking, Smashing, Splashing & BONKING monsters. Upgrade through the skill tree and unlock new weapons to vanquish all evil from this world.
RPGIncrementalRogueliteIdlerSimulationMemesArcadeTop-Down2DPixel Graphics👍 124
$12.99The Spell Brigade
Apr 29 · Bolt Blaster Games
Both: Co-op
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!
Bullet HeavenOnline Co-OpRogueliteBullet HellCo-opAction RoguelikeRoguelikeMagicMultiplayerAction👍 14,750
$7.99DASHPUNCH
Mar 10 · DoubleV
Both: Beat 'em up
After the Tyrant Hand is stolen by a mysterious figure, an ancient being awakens to return it to its rightful place before it's too late. Dash and Punch your way through corrupted dungeons that fall apart at the seams, meet colorful characters, battle powerful bosses and carve your legacy!
ActionAdventureRPGArcadeBeat 'em upAction RoguelikeRoguelikeBullet HellDungeon CrawlerExploration
-30%$4.89Mining Merchant
May 1 · Delayed Victory
Both: Side Scroller
Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game. Mine by day to uncover rare ores and gems, then craft jewelry to sell in your shop by night. Rebuild your uncle’s business solo or in co-op and uncover the mystery behind the nightly earthquakes.
Online Co-OpSide ScrollerSandbox2DMiningCasualCraftingShop KeeperRelaxingUnderground👍 412
FreeDeadswitch Combat
Sep 26 · Wilkin Games
Both: Side Scroller
DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.
ActionShooterStrategyMultiplayerSide ScrollerGun CustomizationShoot 'Em UpCharacter Customization2DCombat
$17.99Sephiria
Jul 31 · TEAM HORAY
Both: Co-op
Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.
Action RoguelikeRogueliteRoguelikeCo-opPixel GraphicsInventory ManagementActionRPGCombatCute👍 11,674
-20%$10.39Two Sides of Hell
4 days ago · Red Sky Games
Both: Local Co-Op · Platformer
Think fast, kill faster. Blast through shifting alien hellscapes in this roguelite platform-twin stick shooter, switching between Soldier precision and demonic destruction. Survive relentless hordes, brutal bosses, and endless roguelite chaos.
ActionRoguelikeRogueliteBullet HellTwin Stick ShooterShooterLocal Co-OpPlatformerPvEFuturistic
$7.99INJECTION
Mar 6 · ButterCorp
Both: Platformer · Gore
A dynamic platformer with lots of blood and chaotic shooting. Unleash your desire for violence by killing crowds of enemies, hastily injecting yourself with another dose of experimental drug.
PlatformerGoreShooterAction2D PlatformerShoot 'Em Up2DAdventurePixel GraphicsAtmospheric
