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Is Shank multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. Shank is a beat 'em up game released in 2010, 90% positive on Steam (3,757 reviews), with 2 playing right now. $9.99 on Steam.

Online multiplayerLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooFighting · Beat 'em up

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,…

Steam tags: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Side Scroller, Local Co-Op, Platformer, Gore

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Quick answers

Is Shank co-op?
Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Shank as co-op.
Does Shank have PvP?
Steam does not list PvP for Shank.
How many people play Shank?
About 2 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-09. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.