Steam's store page doesn't flag a co-op category, but players tag Shank as co-op.

Steam does not list PvP for Shank.

Do we both need to own Shank to play together?

Not always. Shank supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Shank?

About 2 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Shank have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Shank with shared/split-screen play on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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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,…

How Shank plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Shared / split screen: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

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.
Do we both need to own Shank to play together?: Not always. Shank supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Shank?: About 2 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Shank have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Shank with shared/split-screen play on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass