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Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDMetacritic 52Windows · macOS · Linuxby Mass Creation
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Frequently asked about Shing!

How much does Shing! cost?
Shing! is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shing! have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shing! supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Shing!?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shing! are Streets of Rage 4, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile.
Who developed Shing!?
Shing! was developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games, NA Publishing Inc., WhisperGames.

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