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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Beat 'em up, Singleplayer, Arcade.

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Shobatsu is a fast-paced 2d action brawler featuring combo intensive combat set in neo-feudal Japan. Choose among 4 highly skilled ninjas who must overcome hordes of nefarious cultists and cursed abominations. Face the challenge in the single-player modes or invite a friend for the local co-op mode.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: UtopicNinjaWorks
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    90% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    73% matchMixed64% of 961 reviews2014
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    68% matchVery Positive94% of 13,651 reviews2023
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    71% matchVery Positive83% of 3,033 reviews2015
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    70% matchMixed51% of 974 reviews2016
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    Windows

    In the city’s filth-soaked backstreets, the forgotten fight to the death with whatever they can scavenge, pipes, bottles, bricks, bare hands. No rules. No mercy. Just the promise of cash and a chance to escape the streets for good. Only one walks away rich..... The rest become part of the pavement.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.4%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Spectacle fighter 21.2%, Action 6.6%, Hand-drawn 5%

  59. #59 Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 357 reviews2014
    Dev: Culture Attack Studio
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up!Engage in insane aerial martial arts combat against countless opponents!It utilizes a 'Wild Meter' which increases the power of your attacks butalso makes enemies more aggressive!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 52.4%, Spectacle fighter 18.9%, Action 9%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Anime 6%

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