Rank 01Games like Pulling No Punches
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Pulling No Punches also play
The closest matches to Pulling No Punches: 99Vidas, Shing!, Jitsu Squad, The TakeOver, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Character Action Game and Fighting, like Pulling No Punches.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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The TakeOver
Why this: Also Co-op Campaign and Fighting, like Pulling No Punches.
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Absolum
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Pulling No Punches.
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Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Shares character customization with Pulling No Punches.
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Mayhem Brawler
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Comic Book, like Pulling No Punches.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Pulling No Punches
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- 12Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Pulling No Punches.
- 82% of 924 reviews
- 13Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
Also Co-op Campaign and 2D Fighter, like Pulling No Punches.
- 85% of 52 reviews
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Shares combo based combat and character customization with Pulling No Punches.
- 92% of 108 reviews
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Also Character Action Game and Beat 'em up, like Pulling No Punches.
- 67% of 78 reviews
- Released: 2022
- Developer: BrainDead Broccoli
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- 97% of 68 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Cathartic pandemic era catharsis
- Food based stat customization
- Grotesque cartoon art style
- Dark
- Boss rush
- Character customization
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Why this: Also Co-op Campaign and Fighting, like Pulling No Punches.
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Why this: Shares combo based combat with Pulling No Punches.
Chaos Faction Legacy Collection
Why this: Shares combo based combat and character customization with Pulling No Punches.
Final Exam
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Pulling No Punches.
Watchmen: The End is Nigh
Why this: Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Pulling No Punches.
Kandidatos
Why this: Shares character customization with Pulling No Punches.
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Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Pulling No Punches.
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Shing!
Why this: Shares combo based combat with Pulling No Punches.
Jitsu Squad
Why this: Also Character Action Game and Fighting, like Pulling No Punches.
The TakeOver
Why this: Also Co-op Campaign and Fighting, like Pulling No Punches.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Why this: Also Fighting and 2D Fighter, like Pulling No Punches.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Shares character customization with Pulling No Punches.
Mayhem Brawler
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Comic Book, like Pulling No Punches.
About Pulling No Punches
The closest matches to Pulling No Punches: 99Vidas, Shing!, Jitsu Squad, The TakeOver, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pulling No Punches is your kind of game, the closest matches are 99Vidas, Shing! and Jitsu Squad — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark and single out its boss rush and character customization. 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 Pulling No Punches: A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
Is Pulling No Punches worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 68 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 2 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cathartic pandemic era catharsis
- Food based stat customization
- Grotesque cartoon art style
- Political satire hits hard
People who play it also play: 99Vidas, Shing!, Jitsu Squad
Frequently asked about Pulling No Punches
Can I run it?
How much does Pulling No Punches cost?
Pulling No Punches is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Pulling No Punches have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Pulling No Punches supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Pulling No Punches?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pulling No Punches are 99Vidas, Shing!, Jitsu Squad.
Who developed Pulling No Punches?
Pulling No Punches was developed by BrainDead Broccoli and published by BrainDead Broccoli, QUByte Interactive.