Rank 01Games like Shing!
- 31 games
- Updated Oct 3, 2026
Players who liked Shing! also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Shing!: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02
Rank 03Why this
Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Shing!.
- $19.99
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 04 
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Shares character switching and combo based combat with Shing!.
Rank 05 
Sacred Citadel
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Shing!.
Rank 06 
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: A frequent pick in Shing! players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 07 
The TakeOver
Why this: Shares character switching with Shing!.
Rank 08 
Samurai GUNN
Why this: Also Swordplay and Fighting, like Shing!.
- Released: 2020
- Developer: Mass Creation
- Price: $19.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 82% of 105 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 52
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Combo heavy combat borrowed from japanese fighting games
- Cosmetics unlockable through pure gameplay
- Fluid arcade like combat loop
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Funny
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shing! at current Steam store prices.
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Why this: Also Swordplay and Fighting, like Shing!.
Pulling No Punches
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Shing!.
YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
Why this: Also Character Action Game and Spectacle fighter, like Shing!.
Redeemer: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also Spectacle fighter and Fighting, like Shing!.
Shady Knight
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Shing!.
Okinawa Rush
Why this: Also 2D Fighter and Beat 'em up, like Shing!.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Why this: Also Character Action Game and Beat 'em up, like Shing!.
Shank 2
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shing!.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Shing!, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Iron Snout
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
Brief Karate Foolish
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
Holo X Break
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
Pirates Vikings & Knights II
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Jitsu Squad
Why this: Also Character Action Game and Fighting, like Shing!.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Why this: Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Shing!.
Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Shing!.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Shares character switching and combo based combat with Shing!.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
The TakeOver
Why this: Shares character switching with Shing!.
Samurai GUNN
Why this: Also Swordplay and Fighting, like Shing!.
More from Mass Creation
Other recommendable Steam games by Mass Creation, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Corridor Z
Why this: Another Action close to Shing!.
Draw Slasher
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shing!.
Hamster Playground
Why this: Another Indie close to Shing!.
Date Z
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Shing!.
About Shing!
If Shing! is your kind of game, the closest matches are Jitsu Squad, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin and Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and funny, and single out its challenge rooms and character switching. 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 Shing!: Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
Is Shing! worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 105 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $19.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- 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
- Combo heavy combat borrowed from japanese fighting games
- Cosmetics unlockable through pure gameplay
- Fluid arcade like combat loop
- Humorous writing and character dialogue
People who play it also play: Jitsu Squad, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
Frequently asked about Shing!
Can I run it?
Is Shing! verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shing! 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 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 Jitsu Squad, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues.
Who developed Shing!?
Shing! was developed by Mass Creation and published by We Dig Games, NA Publishing Inc., WhisperGames.