Rank 01Games like Shank 2
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shank 2 also play
The closest matches to Shank 2: Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, DmC: Devil May Cry, Broforce, and Final Exam. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares dodge rolling with Shank 2.
- $12.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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Broforce
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank 2.
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Final Exam
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2.
Rank 06 
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Shank 2.
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Klei Entertainment
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 81% of 713 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 72
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Combat feels like a comic book death blow
- Counter takedowns dispatch weak enemies instantly
- Dodge rolling is the only defense
- Cinematic
- Dark
- Epic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shank 2 at current Steam store prices.
Killing Floor 2
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shank 2.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2.
BUTCHER
Why this: Same intense mood as Shank 2.
Super Cyborg
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
Why this: Shares dodge rolling with Shank 2.
DmC: Devil May Cry
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Shank 2.
My Friend Pedro
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank 2.
More from Klei Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Klei Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Don't Starve Together
Why this: Same dark mood as Shank 2.
Rotwood
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2.
About Shank 2
The closest matches to Shank 2: Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, DmC: Devil May Cry, Broforce, and Final Exam. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shank 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 and DmC: Devil May Cry — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cinematic, dark and epic, and single out its combo chaining and counter takedowns. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Shank 2: The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
Is Shank 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 81% of 713 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels like a comic book death blow
- Counter takedowns dispatch weak enemies instantly
- Dodge rolling is the only defense
- Local co op survival adds replay value
People who play it also play: Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, DmC: Devil May Cry
Frequently asked about Shank 2
Can I run it?
Is Shank 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shank 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Shank 2 cost?
Shank 2 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shank 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shank 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shank 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shank 2 are Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, DmC: Devil May Cry.
Who developed Shank 2?
Shank 2 was developed by Klei Entertainment.