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SeriesShank

Shank 2

Critic score4 critics
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First release
Feb 07, 2012
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Adventure · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to protect those close to him. The original game set a new standard for its visual style and Shank 2 raises the bar. Shank 2 expands on the original game’s amazing combat system to redefine the 2D side-scrolling brawler.

Also known as shank2.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 07, 2012
PlayStation 3
Feb 07, 2012
Xbox 360
Feb 08, 2012
All 5 release dates
Mac
Feb 20, 2013
Linux
Feb 20, 2013
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
4h
Age ratings
ESRB MPEGI 18
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
modern warfare, helicopter, bloody, 2d, shark
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At a Glance

Critic Score
75
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 2,582 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 14 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 14 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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