What games are most similar to Shank?

The most similar games to Shank include Shank 2, Streets of Rage 4, Sacred Citadel, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

Shank is a Action, Indie game with popular tags including Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Side Scroller.

Best action games like Shank?

If you're looking for more action games like Shank, try Shank 2, Streets of Rage 4, Sacred Citadel. These share the Action tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Shank?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Shank. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Shank but more beat 'em up?

To find games emphasizing beat 'em up, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Beat 'em up alongside Action. You can also explore the beat 'em up tag page directly.

Games Like Shank

Top Similar Games to Shank

Shank 2 (2012) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie. Also features adventure and hack and slash. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie
Streets of Rage 4 (2020) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie. Also features fighting and arcade. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie
Sacred Citadel (2013) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op. Also features online co-op and arcade. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op
Mother Russia Bleeds (2016) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Gore, Action. Also features violent and pixel graphics. Tags: Beat 'em up, Gore, Action
Guacamelee! Gold Edition (2013) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Indie. Also features metroidvania and adventure. Tags: Platformer, Action, Indie
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken (2012) — Shared: Indie, Platformer, Action. Also features adventure and shooter. Tags: Indie, Platformer, Action
Trine Enchanted Edition (2009) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Local Co-Op. Also features puzzle platformer and beautiful. Tags: Platformer, Action, Local Co-Op
Mark of the Ninja0 — Shared: Platformer, Indie, 2D. Also features stealth and ninja. Tags: Platformer, Indie, 2D
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (2022) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, 2D. Also features multiplayer and pixel graphics. Tags: Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, 2D
Torchlight (2009) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie, Action. Also features rpg and action rpg. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie, Action
Final Exam (2013) — Shared: Action, Indie, Co-op. Also features online co-op and zombies. Tags: Action, Indie, Co-op
Guns, Gore & Cannoli (2015) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, 2D. Also features zombies and shoot 'em up. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, 2D
Jamestown (2011) — Shared: Local Co-Op, Indie, Action. Also features shoot 'em up and bullet hell. Tags: Local Co-Op, Indie, Action
Double Dragon: Neon (2014) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Co-op, Action. Also features great soundtrack and 1980s. Tags: Beat 'em up, Co-op, Action
Dusty Revenge:Co-Op Edition (2014) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Platformer. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Platformer
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition (2017) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Gore. Also features top-down and violent. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Gore
Double Dragon Advance (2023) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Side Scroller. Also features post-apocalyptic and multiplayer. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Side Scroller
Bastion (2011) — Shared: Indie, Action, Singleplayer. Also features great soundtrack and narration. Tags: Indie, Action, Singleplayer
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise (2012) — Shared: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up. Also features martial arts and fighting. Tags: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up
Braid (2009) — Shared: Platformer, Indie, 2D. Also features puzzle platformer and puzzle. Tags: Platformer, Indie, 2D
BIT.TRIP RUNNER (2011) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Singleplayer. Also features rhythm and runner. Tags: Platformer, Action, Singleplayer
Super Double Dragon (2023) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Side Scroller. Also features 1980s and post-apocalyptic. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Side Scroller
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Co-op. Also features multiplayer and shooter. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Co-op
Broforce (2015) — Shared: Action, Co-op, 2D. Also features america and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Co-op, 2D
The TakeOver (2019) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie. Also features casual and violent. Tags: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie
Beat Hazard (2010) — Shared: 2D, Indie, Action. Also features rhythm and music-based procedural generation. Tags: 2D, Indie, Action
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition (2009) — Shared: Singleplayer, 2D, Indie. Also features tower defense and zombies. Tags: Singleplayer, 2D, Indie
Pixel Game Maker Series DRAGON PEAK (2021) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Action, 2D. Also features fantasy and 2d platformer. Tags: Beat 'em up, Action, 2D
Fist Puncher (2013) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie. Also features pixel graphics and 4 player local. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda (2011) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Indie. Also features sci-fi and robots. Tags: Action, Platformer, Indie
Renegade Ops (2011) — Shared: Action, Local Co-Op, Co-op. Also features twin stick shooter and arcade. Tags: Action, Local Co-Op, Co-op
Foul Play (2013) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie. Also features casual and adventure. Tags: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie
Kemono Heroes (2025) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op, Action. Also features multiplayer and pixel graphics. Tags: Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op, Action
Wulverblade (2018) — Shared: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up. Also features adventure and violent. Tags: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up
Charlie Murder (2017) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie. Also features rpg and adventure. Tags: Beat 'em up, Action, Indie
And Yet It Moves (2009) — Shared: Platformer, Indie, 2D. Also features puzzle and casual. Tags: Platformer, Indie, 2D
Orcs Must Die! (2011) — Shared: Action, Indie, Singleplayer. Also features tower defense and strategy. Tags: Action, Indie, Singleplayer
Trine 2: Complete Story (2013) — Shared: Platformer, Action, Co-op. Also features puzzle platformer and adventure. Tags: Platformer, Action, Co-op
Atom Zombie Smasher (2011) — Shared: Action, Co-op, Local Co-Op. Also features real time tactics and zombies. Tags: Action, Co-op, Local Co-Op
Arson and Plunder: Unleashed (2015) — Shared: Indie, Action, Beat 'em up. Tags: Indie, Action, Beat 'em up
Capsized (2011) — Shared: Action, Indie, Platformer. Also features sci-fi and shooter. Tags: Action, Indie, Platformer
Shatter (2010) — Shared: Indie, Action, Local Co-Op. Also features great soundtrack and arcade. Tags: Indie, Action, Local Co-Op
Noitu Love 2: Devolution (2012) — Shared: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up. Also features pixel graphics and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up
Osmos (2009) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, 2D. Also features casual and puzzle. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, 2D
Darksiders™ (2010) — Shared: Action, Singleplayer, Gore. Also features adventure and hack and slash. Tags: Action, Singleplayer, Gore
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition (2014) — Shared: Action, Indie, 2D. Also features pixel graphics and crafting. Tags: Action, Indie, 2D
Dust: An Elysian Tail (2013) — Shared: Action, Platformer, Indie. Also features metroidvania and rpg. Tags: Action, Platformer, Indie
SENTIENT STEEL (2024) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Platformer, Side Scroller. Also features hack and slash and 2d platformer. Tags: Beat 'em up, Platformer, Side Scroller
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition (2023) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Singleplayer. Also features adventure and online co-op. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Singleplayer
Rayman® Origins (2012) — Shared: Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op. Also features adventure and cartoony. Tags: Platformer, 2D, Local Co-Op
Castle Crashers® (2012) — Shared: 2D, Co-op, Beat 'em up. Also features online co-op and hack and slash. Tags: 2D, Co-op, Beat 'em up
Medieval - Embers of War (2019) — Shared: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up. Also features casual and fantasy. Tags: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up
Fallen City Brawl (2025) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Beat 'em up. Also features 2d fighter and controller. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Beat 'em up
Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008) — Shared: Singleplayer, Indie, Action. Also features tower defense and strategy. Tags: Singleplayer, Indie, Action
Toki Tori (2010) — Shared: Indie, Platformer, Singleplayer. Also features puzzle and casual. Tags: Indie, Platformer, Singleplayer
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (2010) — Shared: Action, Co-op, Local Co-Op. Also features adventure and puzzle. Tags: Action, Co-op, Local Co-Op
WarpZone vs THE DIMENSION (2019) — Shared: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up. Also features adventure. Tags: Action, Indie, Beat 'em up
Cave Story+ (2011) — Shared: Platformer, Indie, Action. Also features metroidvania and great soundtrack. Tags: Platformer, Indie, Action
Cogs (2009) — Shared: Indie, Singleplayer, Co-op. Also features puzzle and physics. Tags: Indie, Singleplayer, Co-op
Warrior Lords (2024) — Shared: Action, Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op. Also features arcade and medieval. Tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Local Co-Op