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Games Like Samurai Riot Definitive Edition

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Samurai Riot is a 2D Arcade-style Beat ‘Em Up game with a unique co-op system. Make deep moral choices throughout the branching storyline with high replay value.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 72 reviews
Released: 2017-09-13
Developer: Wako Factory
Publisher: Hound Picked Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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  59. #59 Shank
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 3,986 reviews2010
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 53.5%, Action 27%, Indie 15.5%, Adventure 4%

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