What are the pros of Maneater?

Unique "ShaRkPG" concept with a satisfying shark-based power fantasy.. Humorous narration by Chris Parnell in a spoof nature documentary style.. Chaotic and engaging arcade-style gameplay loop.. Excellent value for money when purchased during deep sales..

What are the cons of Maneater?

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes on launch and during gameplay.. Significant compatibility problems with Windows 10 and 11 requiring manual workarounds.. Combat and camera mechanics can feel repetitive or clunky over time.. Performance degradation and stuttering issues attributed to DRM or recent updates..

Maneater

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!

87%

Very Positive

DeveloperTripwire Interactive

PublisherTripwire Interactive

Release DateMay 25, 2021

$39.99

Peak Players4.2K

Metacritic70

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

AI Review Summary

Maneater is a unique "ShaRkPG" that delivers a humorous and chaotic power fantasy narrated by Chris Parnell, though it is currently plagued by significant technical instability. While the arcade-style gameplay and spoof documentary presentation are highly regarded, frequent crashes and compatibility issues on Windows 11 make it difficult to recommend at full price.

Pros

Unique "ShaRkPG" concept with a satisfying shark-based power fantasy.90%
Humorous narration by Chris Parnell in a spoof nature documentary style.85%
Chaotic and engaging arcade-style gameplay loop.80%
Excellent value for money when purchased during deep sales.80%

Cons

Severe technical issues including frequent crashes on launch and during gameplay.95%
Significant compatibility problems with Windows 10 and 11 requiring manual workarounds.85%
Combat and camera mechanics can feel repetitive or clunky over time.70%
Performance degradation and stuttering issues attributed to DRM or recent updates.60%

Notable Mentions

The Truth Quest DLC is noted for being significantly more difficult than the base game, requiring a full clear of the main story.
Players have identified specific command-line fixes to bypass crashes on modern CPUs.

Confidence: 83%

Based on the 174 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 1, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

173

Peak · last 90 days

1.2K

All-time peak

4.2K

Price

Current price

$39.99

Lowest tracked

$3.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

87%

All-time positive

87%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews27.2K

Positive: 23.7K (87%)Negative: 3.5K (13%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

14h

Avg Playtime at Review

86%

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