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DeathSpank

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First release
Jul 13, 2010
Developer
Hothead Games
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting, Indie, Adventure · Action, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

This game follows the thong-tastic adventures of a misguided hero named DeathSpank. Comic fans will recognize DeathSpank as a character that first appeared on writer Ron Gilbert's Grumpy Gamer website in a series of animated comics he penned with long-time creative collaborator, Clayton Kauzlaric.

Also known as DeathSpank: Orphans of Justice, DeathSpank.exe

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Storyline
For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. DeathSpank has long searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach. What is The Artifact?Read more

For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. DeathSpank has long searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach. What is The Artifact?

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Jul 13, 2010
PlayStation 3
Jul 14, 2010
Xbox 360
Jul 14, 2010
All 6 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 26, 2010
Linux
Oct 26, 2010
Mac
Dec 14, 2010
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
15h
Age ratings
PEGI 12ESRB T
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
orcs, wizards, magic, parody, chicken
… All 39, steam, achievements, satire, steam achievements, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, steam cloud, steam leaderboards, attributes, leveling up, world map, scatological humor, protagonist's name in the title, cow, loot gathering, pop culture reference, game reference, original soundtrack release, side quests, questing, potion, melee, internet culture reference, self-referential humor, subtitled silence, asymmetric co-op, steam play, quest tracking, orphan, cliffhanger, animal weaponry, avatar awards, pax 2009, pax 2008

At a Glance

Critic Score
79
Main + Extras (IGDB)
15h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 715 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 18 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 18 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 18 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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