Shank 2 similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
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...
What works
- Fast, fluid and brutal combat
- Stylized cartoon graphics and animations
- Challenging boss fights and survival mode
- Cooperative multiplayer mode
- Variety of weapons and unlockable characters
Things to keep in mind
- Short campaign length
- Lack of co-op campaign
- Sometimes frustrating difficulty spikes
- Limited story depth
- Controller recommended over keyboard/mouse
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feels the closest overall
Less competitive
Games that feels like Shank 2 but with less competition against others
More relaxing
Games that feels like Shank 2 but with a more relaxing feel
Less intimate
Games that feels like Shank 2 but with less focus on close relationships
From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
Shank 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Domination.
Last update: 04/08/2026