Games like Shank
by Klei Entertainment
Shank is a 2D modern-day sidescrolling beat 'em up: shooting, slashing and fighting bosses. Shank 2 and Streets of Rage 4 play most like Shank. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its beat 'em up, local co-op and side scroller.
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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.
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Streets of Rage 4
Apr 30, 2020 · Dotemu, Guard Crush, Lizardcube
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D modern-day beat 'em up, hand-drawn animations. Fighting criminals and cleaning up streets.
Beat 'em upActionIndie2DFightingArcadeLocal MultiplayerOnline Co-OpSide ScrollerLocal Co-Op👍 17,321Mother Russia Bleeds
Sep 5, 2016 · Le Cartel Studio
Both: Beat 'em up · Co-op · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D historical beat 'em up brawler, pixel graphics. Punch, claw, and stab, fighting through ghettos and prisons, survival mode.
Beat 'em upGoreViolentActionPixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackIndieCo-opLocal Co-Op2D👍 4,363Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Jun 16, 2022 · Tribute Games Inc.
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller
2D side scrolling beat 'em up, full-color pixel art. Fighting enemies, using combos and using ninja abilities.
Beat 'em upMultiplayerPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerCo-op Campaign2DAction-AdventureArcadeNinjaAction👍 12,978The TakeOver
Nov 9, 2019 · Pelikan13
Both: Beat 'em up · Local Co-Op · Side Scroller
2D modern-day side-scrolling beat 'em up, pre-rendered sprites, detailed backgrounds. Fighting enemies, performing combos and using weapons.
Beat 'em upActionIndieCasualViolentArcadeLocal Co-Op1990'sRetroSide Scroller👍 1,127Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
Jul 27, 2023 · Secret Base
Both: Beat 'em up · Side Scroller · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic action roguelike beat 'em up, pixel graphics, retro. Fighting enemies, unlocking characters and upgrading characters.
Beat 'em upSide ScrollerLocal Co-OpAction RoguelikePixel Graphics2DRetroLocal MultiplayerActionMartial Arts👍 1,275River City Girls
Sep 5, 2019 · WayForward
Both: Beat 'em up · Local Co-Op · Co-op
Side-view 2D modern-day beat 'em up, 16-bit pixel art. Punching and kicking, fighting through city regions, completing side quests.
Beat 'em upActionFemale ProtagonistPixel GraphicsAnimeGreat SoundtrackLocal Co-Op2DCo-opRetro👍 2,965Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
Jan 5, 2023 · Engine Software, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Pune Production
Both: Beat 'em up · Local Co-Op · Co-op
Side-view 2D modern-day arcade-style beat 'em up, pixel graphics. Battle enemies, level up and play mini-games.
ActionBeat 'em upAdventureOnline Co-OpPixel GraphicsMultiplayerSingleplayerLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpCo-op👍 3,274Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Apr 30, 2015 · Rogueside, Claeysbrothers
Both: Side Scroller · Co-op · Platformer
Side-view 2D historical action platformer shooter, hand-drawn 2D graphics. Fighting zombies and gangsters, shooting and blasting, platforming.
ActionSide Scroller2DCo-opGoreZombiesShoot 'Em UpIndieLocal MultiplayerPlatformer👍 3,690