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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shank down to the 16 that fit the “Dark” category. Shank 2, Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks and Sacred Citadel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shank.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

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Year 2010Dev Klei Entertainment

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Shank is Shank 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks and Sacred Citadel follow close behind.

#1Shank 297 #2Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks97 #3Sacred Citadel96 #4Mother Russia Bleeds94 #5Golden Axe III91

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The best dark games like Shank

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shank. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

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Shank 2

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 82%· 3.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter and first-person shooting

#2Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

97

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

GenreActionSubgenreHack 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

#3Sacred Citadel

96

Sacred Citadel

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

#4Mother Russia Bleeds

94

Mother Russia Bleeds

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 87%· 5.3KIGDB73· 8OC69· 42

Year 2016Dev Le Cartel Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

#5Golden Axe III

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Golden Axe III

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

90

Overgrowth

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark

Steam👍 81%· 8.9KRAWG👍 53%· 103IGDB51· 5OC62· 15

Year 2017Dev WolfirePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, punishing difficulty and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

89

Kung Fury

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.5KRAWG👍 61%· 77IGDB39· 1

Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

89

Evil West

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDark

Steam👍 74%· 13KIGDB72· 4OC73· 121

Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

#9Golden Axe II

87

Golden Axe II

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 71%· 14

Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#10SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

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SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkCozy

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 68%· 50MC70IGDB72· 8OC65· 17

Year 2013Dev XSEED GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

#11Trek to Yomi

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Trek to Yomi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

79

Ape Out

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

#13BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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, shooter and horror tension, while skipping co op

#14One Finger Death Punch

79

One Finger Death Punch

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDark2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

79

Furi

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

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