Rank 01Games like Shank
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shank also play
The closest matches to Shank: Shank 2, Final Exam, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Wulverblade, and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares combo driven combat with Shank.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Shank.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Wulverblade
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank.
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Why this: Shares weapon switching with Shank.
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Why this: Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank.
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- Released: 2010
- Developer: Klei Entertainment
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 88% of 998 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 67
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Brutal and fluid combat mechanics
- Comic book inspired art style
- Dynamic weapon switching in mid combat
- Dark
- Boss pattern memorization
- Combo driven combat
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Shank
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shank at current Steam store prices.
BUTCHER
Why this: Shares weapon switching with Shank.
Unruly Heroes
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank.
Young Souls
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank.
Noitu Love 2: Devolution
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Short, like Shank.
Darksiders Genesis
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shank.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shank 2
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Shares combo driven combat with Shank.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Why this: Shares weapon switching with Shank.
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.
Rotwood
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank.
About Shank
The closest matches to Shank: Shank 2, Final Exam, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Wulverblade, and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shank is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shank 2, Final Exam and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as dark and single out its boss pattern memorization and combo driven combat. 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: Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.
Is Shank worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 998 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 Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Brutal and fluid combat mechanics
- Comic book inspired art style
- Dynamic weapon switching in mid combat
People who play it also play: Shank 2, Final Exam, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Frequently asked about Shank
Can I run it?
Does Shank run on Steam Deck?
Shank is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Shank cost?
Shank is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shank have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shank supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Shank?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shank are Shank 2, Final Exam, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.
Who developed Shank?
Shank was developed by Klei Entertainment.