# Games like Shank 2

> The closest matches to Shank 2: Shank, Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, DmC: Devil May Cry, Broforce, and Final Exam. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Shank](https://imho.run/games/6120/shank) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2. 998 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/6120/)
2. [Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2](https://imho.run/games/525510/guns-gore-and-cannoli-2) — Shares dodge rolling with Shank 2. 1,101 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/525510/)
3. [DmC: Devil May Cry](https://imho.run/games/220440/dmc-devil-may-cry) — A frequent pick in Shank 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 6,579 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220440/)
4. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank 2. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
5. [Final Exam](https://imho.run/games/233190/final-exam) — Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 309 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233190/)
6. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
7. [My Friend Pedro](https://imho.run/games/557340/my-friend-pedro) — Also Side Scroller and Gore, like Shank 2. 11,056 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/)
8. [Wulverblade](https://imho.run/games/587180/wulverblade) — Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 66 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587180/)
9. [Guacamelee! 2](https://imho.run/games/534550/guacamelee-2) — Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 1,291 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/534550/)
10. [Cobalt](https://imho.run/games/357340/cobalt) — Shares combo chaining with Shank 2. 245 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357340/)
11. [Mother Russia Bleeds](https://imho.run/games/361300/mother-russia-bleeds) — Also Beat 'em up and Mature, like Shank 2. 1,552 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/361300/)
12. [Killing Floor 2](https://imho.run/games/232090/killing-floor-2) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shank 2. 41,923 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232090/)
13. [Mark of the Ninja](https://imho.run/games/214560/mark-of-the-ninja) — Also Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 6,989 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214560/)
14. [BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)](https://imho.run/games/281220/bloodrayne-betrayal-legacy) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2. 280 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/281220/)
15. [Slain: Back from Hell](https://imho.run/games/369070/slain-back-from-hell) — Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 881 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369070/)
16. [Shing!](https://imho.run/games/1103730/shing) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2. 105 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/)
17. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Shares survival mode with Shank 2. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
18. [Shadow Warrior 2](https://imho.run/games/324800/shadow-warrior-2) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shank 2. 8,672 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/324800/)
19. [Sacred Citadel](https://imho.run/games/207930/sacred-citadel) — Shares dodge rolling with Shank 2. 200 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207930/)
20. [Absolum](https://imho.run/games/1904480/absolum) — A frequent pick in Shank 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,194 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/)
21. [NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black](https://imho.run/games/3287520/ninja-gaiden-2-black) — Also Hack and Slash and Gore, like Shank 2. 1,451 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287520/)
22. [Abyss Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/255070/abyss-odyssey) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2. 805 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255070/)
23. [Redeemer: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/447290/redeemer-enhanced-edition) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Shank 2. 858 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447290/)
24. [Unruly Heroes](https://imho.run/games/780350/unruly-heroes) — Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Shank 2. 162 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780350/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=102840&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=102840&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=102840&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=102840
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/102840
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Shank 2

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

## Game info

- **AppID:** 102840
- **Developer:** Klei Entertainment
- **Publisher:** Klei Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 7, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 72
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/102840/shank-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=102840&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/102840/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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