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Play a growing shark in an open-world action RPG: hunt wildlife and people, evade hunters, and evolve across coastal regions.
Released 25 May 2021
Grow From Pup
Mutate Your Shark
Feed on Humans
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!
Developed by Tripwire Interactive · Published by Tripwire Interactive
You play as a shark pup in a single-player open world, growing into a powerful predator while pursuing revenge on the hunter who killed your mother. A sarcastic documentary-style narrator comments on your exploits.
Swim through coastal waters and varied regions to hunt fish, other wildlife, humans, and boats. Face dangerous animals and increasingly armed human hunters as you explore and take on missions and side objectives.
Eating and completing activities provide resources and experience for growth and upgrades. Unlock mutations and body-part enhancements that change your shark’s abilities and attributes, while collecting items and advancing through the story.
Players who enjoy Maneater often point to the unusual shark-playing premise, the satisfying sense of growing stronger, and the narrator’s comedic commentary. Exploration and the straightforward, chaotic eating-and-hunting loop also appeal to some. Common criticisms include repetitive missions and combat, while many reviews report crashes or stuttering; opinions on controls and progression depth also vary.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 44 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 70/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
