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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shank 2 down to the 7 that fit the “Platformer” category. BloodRayne 2 (Legacy), Shank and Guacamelee! 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shank 2.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best platformer games like Shank 2

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shank 2. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkRangedHorror

Steam👍 78%· 1.2KRAWG👍 51%· 42

Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, horror tension and ranged combat, while skipping first-person shooting

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#2Shank

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 90%· 4.0KRAWG👍 72%· 380MC67IGDB68· 5

Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: shooter.

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115

Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with precision platforming, fighting mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

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#4Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53

Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6

Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, online features and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#6Armed with Wings: Rearmed

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 536

Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing precision platforming, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Spark the Electric Jester 3

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing precision platforming, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

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