Shank 2 overview

Overview

Shank 2 comes from Klei Entertainment and is published by Klei Entertainment. It arrived on Steam on Feb 7, 2012, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Shank 2's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 14 players at 3 October 2026 - 17:57:53 UTC, with a tracked peak near 448. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 82% positive across 3,633 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Shank 2 is available in 1 languages including:

4 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, and oflc

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Shank 2 has sold up to 252,266 units and has 2,580 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,522,080. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Shank 2 overview details

Shank 2 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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. KEY FEATURES Multi-Weapon Combat System: With a brand new redesigned weapon system, take on smarter and greater variety of goons and bigger, badder bosses with new weapon combos and new counter moves that let you use enemies’ weapons against them! It Takes More than One to Survive: Team up with a friend to put a thrashing on hordes of goons in this all-new and incredibly fun arcade-style co-op survival mode. Teamwork is essential to surviving waves of increasing tenacious enemies! Rich Environments: Look for opportunities to bring down ceilings, explode barrels, hurl crates, and explore surroundings to find new in-game unlockables! Stunning Visuals: Shank 2 draws you into the action with a stunning visual style that sets a new benchmark in 2D brawlers.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Shank 2 is listed as a game with $9.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 14 players at 3 October 2026 - 17:57:53 UTC, a tracked peak of 448, and 82% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ActionBeat 'em upIndie2DAdventureLocal Co-OpSide ScrollerCo-opPlatformerGoreHack and SlashMatureShooterMultiplayerController

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