Maneater — Is It Worth Playing?
Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark!
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About Maneater
Become a MANEATER Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a terrifying SHARK! Maneater is a single player, open world action RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this you will explore a large and varied open world encountering diverse enemies - both human and wildlife. Find the right resources and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to their play style. This is fortunate, because to get revenge on the cruel fisherman that dismembered you will take evolving into a massive shark, an apex predator of legends. Eat. Explore. Evolve. Unique Story Play through a full narrative, story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) and set against the backdrop of a reality TV show. Diverse, Compelling Combat Battle fierce wildlife including other apex predators or fight against various types of human hunters ranging from town drunks all the way up to the Coast Guard. Evolve Into a Legend Feed on humans and wildlife to grow your shark, and find shark loot to evolve your shark down multiple possible paths. Explore the Gulf 7 large regions including bayous of the gulf coast, resort beaches, industrial docks, the open ocean and more. Experience a living world with a full day/night cycle.
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Should You Play Maneater?
Become a MANEATER Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a terrifying SHARK! Maneater is a single player, open world action RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small shark pup you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this you will explore a large and varied open world encountering diverse enemies - both human and wildlife. Find the right resources and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to thei…
Maneater is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Core i5-5300u · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Intel HD 5500 · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Higher · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 or Higher · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space
Maneater — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Maneater release?
- Maneater released on May 25, 2021 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Maneater?
- Maneater is a RPG game. Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark!
- Is Maneater multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Maneater is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Maneater on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Maneater runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Maneater cost?
- Maneater is priced at $3.99 on Steam.
- What are Maneater's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Maneater worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — Maneater holds 88% positive across 10,365 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made Maneater?
- Maneater is developed by Tripwire Interactive.
- What games is Maneater similar to?
- Maneater sits alongside RPG games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.
- What platforms is Maneater on?
- Maneater is available on Windows.
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