Shank (AppID: 6129)
Type: dlc
Genre: Action, Indie
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Release Date: Oct 2010
Metacritic:
67/100
Shank - Steam Analytics & Details
Shank has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.10, it represents green value compared to similar Action games.
Total Players
0
Price
$0.10
Genre
Action
Developer
Klei Entertainment
Media Gallery
Screenshots
Videos
Shank Trailer
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Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $9.99.
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
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~20 days until next sale
Multiplayer Viability
Declining — 0 CCU.
Population trend: Stable. Finding matches may be harder.
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Stable population
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 77/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 100th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.
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Market pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shank worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Shank go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Shank multiplayer dead?
Declining — 0 CCU. Population trend: Stable. Finding matches may be harder.
What do players think of Shank?
Very Positive — score 77/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
Top 0%
Price History
Lowest Price
$0.15
Oct 2025 across all regions
Current Price
$0.10
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *:Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
- Processor:Intel Pentium 4 running at 1.7 GHz or Greater; Athlon 64 running at 1.7GHz or greater with support for SSE2 instructions
- Memory:1 GB of ram, 1.5 GB (Vista and Windows 7) GB RAM
- Graphics:ATI Radeon X1800 GTO 256MB and the Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB cards
- DirectXยฎ:9.0
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS:OS X 10.6.6 or later
- Hard Drive:1.5 GB HD space
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 running at 1.7 GHz or Greater; Athlon 64 running at 1.7GHz or greater with support for SSE2 instructions
- Memory: 1.5 GB or more
- Graphics: ATI Radeon X1800 GTO 256MB and the Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB cards, or better
- Hard Drive: 2 GB HD space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
$9.99 (USD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
Shared/Split Screen
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://www.shankgame.com
Current Pricing
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$9.99
Regular Price
Additional Information
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Achievements
12
total achievements
Featured:
And it continues
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Recommendations
2.9K
positive reviews
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USK Rating
18
German rating
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Support
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Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.
Detailed Description
Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment. The 2D sidescroller beat-em-up is finally on Steamplay, now with improved controls and tuning updates based on popular feedback! Shank will have you shooting and slashing your way through hordes of enemies in a stylized slaughter fest. Embark on a brutal path of blood soaked revenge as Shank battles his way through the criminal underground in his quest for retribution. Boasting fast-paced bloody action, silky smooth controls and a signature pulpy grindhouse art style, Shank is a must-play for action fans.
Key Features:
- Violent graphic novel art style:
Beautiful and fluid graphic novel art and animation styled by veteran director Jeff Agala. - Weapon-based combo system:
String together endless combos of mayhem and destruction on the fly and pummel your opponents to the ground using an exhaustive arsenal of weapons. - Gorgeous, fully animated story cinematics:
Watch Shanks brutal story unfold through beautiful fully animated cut scenes. - Brutal Boss Battles:
Over 8 different massive and unique bloody boss battles. - Two-Player Local Co-Op:
Murder with a friend. Play in a separate backstory in the two-player co-op mode and face a legion of well-armed enemies in the prequel to the single player experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are currently playing Shank?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Shank free to play?
Shank costs $0.10 on Steam.
What genre is Shank?
Shank is a Action, Indie game.
Who developed Shank?
Shank was developed by Klei Entertainment and published by Klei Entertainment.
What platforms does Shank support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.