Shank
- First release
- Aug 24, 2010
- Developer
- Klei Entertainment
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Genres
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie · Action
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PlayStation 3
- Aug 24, 2010
- PlayStation 3
- Aug 25, 2010
- Xbox 360
- Aug 25, 2010
All 6 release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 26, 2010
- Linux
- Oct 26, 2010
- Mac
- Sep 13, 2012
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main + Extras
- 3h
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)discordapp.com (opens in a new tab)Bluesky (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- 2d, action-adventure
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 68
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 3h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 3,043 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Beat 'em up
- Indie
- 2D
- Side Scroller
- Local Co-Op
- Platformer
- Gore
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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