Choose Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Choose Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation if you want an Adventure experience. Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation launched in 2016.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation vs Shank n' Bake
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Shank n' Bake both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) is 4 years older than Shank n' Bake (2020). Shank n' Bake scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (92.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shank n' Bake
Choose Shank n' Bake if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shank n' Bake launched in 2020.
Both Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Shank n' Bake sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation |  Shank n' Bake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (503 reviews) | 96% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FreakZone Games | Mega Dwarf |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) is 4 years older than Shank n' Bake (2020).
- Shank n' Bake scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (92.8% positive).
- Shank n' Bake is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation vs Shank n' Bake — FAQ
- Should I play Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation or Shank n' Bake first?
- If you want chronology, Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) came out before Shank n' Bake (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Shank n' Bake similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.