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2019PEGI 16PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive14.79 €

A frantic smash-'em-up where you play an escaping ape, using guards as weapons and shields. A reactive jazz drum soundtrack and bold graphic style turn every escape attempt into a rhythmic rush.

  • Strong soundtrack
  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Fast pace

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In short: Games like Ape Out

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ape Out special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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OTXO

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2023PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified93 % positive12.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Ape Out: runs that differ every time, a strong soundtrack and a fast pace.

A brutal top-down roguelite shooter where you slow time to blast and brawl through a mansion full of enemies. Fast runs, precise aiming and a stylish, dark look define it.

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Until You Fall

Runs that play out differently every time

A VR sword-fighting roguelike where you parry, dodge and cast magic against waves of enemies. Each death sends you back to start, while upgrades let you shape your own combat style.

One Finger Death Punch 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A lightning-fast stickman kung-fu brawler played with just two buttons, built around precise timing and reflexes. Fights feel like choreographed martial-arts movies as you chew through waves of enemies.

Lethal League Blaze

Distinctive, stylised art style

A blisteringly fast arcade brawler where a ball speeds up with every hit and is smashed into opponents to knock them out. It rewards timing and reflexes, wrapped in a bold comic look and driving beats.

KickBeat

Melee combat with weapons or fists

KickBeat is a Kung Fu-flavored rhythm game where you strike incoming enemies from several directions in time with the music. You can turn your own music files into custom tracks, which adds a lot of replay value.

Guilty Gear X

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast-paced 2D anime fighter with hand-drawn visuals, a high-energy rock soundtrack, and aggressive, combo-driven play. Precise execution and mind games define both the arcade mode and versus matches.

Ubermosh: Santicide

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast top-down arcade shooter where you slash, shoot and deflect bullets through bloody, frantic levels. Short, punishing fights and a loud, over-the-top style make it a quick adrenaline rush.

Double Kick Heroes

Distinctive, stylised art style

You blast through monster hordes on a highway to hell in a band's gundillac, and every shot has to land on the beat. The mix of shoot 'em up and rhythm game, wrapped in over-the-top metal humor, is what makes it special.

Dead as Disco

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A neon-soaked beat-'em-up where every punch, kick and combo is synced to the music. As Charlie Disco you fight the villainous Idols to get the band back together.

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