Maneater (2021)

Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 25,675 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a growing shark in an open sea world, eating and evolving through violent, fast-paced action with a darkly humorous tone.

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What players say

Players are split on Maneater: many find the core loop of eating and growing a shark genuinely fun, but a large number report the game has become unplayable due to persistent crashing and poor optimization, especially on Linux and lower-end PCs. Those who can play often note it is too easy and short, with little reason to return after the story ends without paid DLC for 100% completion.

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