97
iRank88
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 92%· 25RAWG👍 88%· 236IGDB80· 1
Year 1992Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Shank is hard to replace: few games combine fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Streets of Rage 2, Golden Axe and Shank 2 lead the list, with Streets of Rage 2 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shank special.
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The closest game to Shank is Streets of Rage 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Golden Axe and Shank 2 follow close behind.
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Games like Shank
48 similar games found97
iRank81
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 25RAWG👍 76%· 85
Year 1989Dev SEGAPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#3Shank 2
97
iRank80
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark2D
Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
97
iRank74
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D
IGDB74· 3
Year 2005Dev Mortal Kombat Team · Midway Games
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics
≠ Stands apart with horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming
94
iRank79
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDark2D
Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42
Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC
93
iRank81
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Steam👍 90%· 22KIGDB74· 10OC71· 46
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
90
iRank91
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 22
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC
90
iRank88
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opOfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB84· 13OC86· 115
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#9Tekken 5
89
iRank90
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics
≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping precision platforming
88
iRank90
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 7.0KIGDB86· 6OC89· 53
Year 2014Dev Drinkbox Studios · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
89
iRank87
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 536
Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC
96
iRank57
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opMeleeDark2D
Steam👍 69%· 1.2KRAWG👍 27%· 124MC61IGDB66· 6
Year 2013Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
89
iRank81
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Steam👍 84%· 3.8KIGDB77· 6OC79· 59
Year 2019Dev Arc System Works · WayForwardOn PS4 · Android · PC
89
iRank73
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2
Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS
#15Soul Edge
86
iRank83
ActionHack and Slash
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB83· 1
Year 1996Dev Project Soul · Namco
✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming
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87
Streets of Rage 3
Fighting · RPG
89
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shooter · TPS
82
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Platformer · Action RPG
89
Kung Fury
Fighting · Adventure
94
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
RPG · Action RPG
90
Overgrowth
Fighting · Adventure
88
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
RPG · Action RPG
85
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84
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86
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Shank?
- The closest game to Shank is Streets of Rage 2, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Shank?
- The three closest games to Shank are: 1. Streets of Rage 2 (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Golden Axe (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Shank 2 (97/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Shank's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Golden Axe similar to Shank?
- Yes, very much so — Golden Axe scores 97/100 similarity to Shank. They share 9 attributes, including fighting mechanics and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Fighting games are similar to Shank?
- The best Fighting games similar to Shank are Streets of Rage 2, Golden Axe, Shank 2 and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. All share the Fighting genre alongside other key Shank attributes like fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
- How is similarity to Shank calculated?
- We compare Shank against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Shank experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.