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Shank

Shank

Klei Entertainment · Klei Entertainment · Oct 25, 2010
Action Indie
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Shank - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Shank. Player-count data was last observed May 2, 2026.

Price
$9.99
Genre
Action
Developer
Klei Entertainment

Shank player count and price summary

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24-hour player change
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Current US price
$9.99

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Game Insights

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Value Score

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Price History

Lowest Price
$2.49
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$9.99
US region

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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
  • DirectX®: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
Official Website
http://www.shankgame.com

Current Pricing

💰
$9.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $2.49 (Feb 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
12
total achievements
Featured:
And it continues
I'm just that good
👍 Recommendations
2.9K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
18
German rating
🆘 Support
🎁 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

Is Shank worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~3 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Shank go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~3 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Shank free to play?
Shank costs $9.99 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.