Shing!

Shing!

Released Aug 2020

Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

78% positive · 482 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation

Shing! launched on August 28, 2020. At launch, the developer stated they were working on new modes and online co-op. True to that, they delivered: a new hidden boss and control scheme in November 2020, online multiplayer (which went through beta testing and officially launched on November 23, 2021), and a substantial version 2.0 update on December 23, 2022 that added keyboard support, tutorials, and enemy balancing improvements. The two DLC items listed — a Soundtrack and an Artbook — both released on October 30, 2020 and are the only DLC ever offered. No DLC remains unreleased. Since the version 2.0 update in December 2022, developer activity has been limited to a minor patch in January 2023 related to Steam Deck verification, and a cross-promotion bundle announcement in January 2025 (pairing Shing! with another game for a discount). Neither of these represents new game content. There have been no announcements of upcoming DLC, expansions, or additional updates. The developer has not communicated any plans for further content development. The January 2025 bundle announcement is a marketing/promotional activity, not a content release. With no unreleased DLC, no stated future content plans, and a developer communication pattern that has wound down to promotional posts only, the game appears to have reached its completed state as of the version 2.0 release on December 23, 2022.
Evidence
Version 2.0 released with keyboard support, expanded tutorials, and enemy balancing — the most recent major content update.
news post · Dec 23, 2022 source content shipped
high
Online multiplayer officially launched for all owners, fulfilling the post-launch development commitment.
news post · Nov 23, 2021 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Oct 2020
Released
Oct 2020

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
We Dig Games
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game



Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style! Join a band of wisecracking warriors in a bloody adventure through the land of mythical monsters and mysterious machines.

FEATURES

  • Play solo or with friends: 4 player local and online co-op
  • Experience immersive and intuitive controls, or use classic "button mashing" technique: right analog stick controls your weapon giving you instant access to extensive moveset. With the alternative controls, you aim with the right stick, and mash buttons to perform attacks.
  • Enjoy gameplay that never gets old: master the multilayered combat, overcome clever enemies and face epic bosses
  • Experiment with freestyle combat system: mix and match combos, switch characters on the fly, and turn enemy abilities against them

Witness the glory of beat-em-up 2.0!
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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