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Steam app 629820 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 07:24 UTC

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!

Maneater Steam header artwork
Tripwire InteractiveTripwire Interactive
613playing now
88424-hour peak
4,158all-time peak
219average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−10.6Gain−4.6%% gain884Peak

719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

023947771695514 Aug19 Aug24 Aug29 Aug03 Sep08 Sep13 SepFriday 14 August 2026256 peakSaturday 15 August 2026301 peakSunday 16 August 2026292 peakMonday 17 August 2026234 peakTuesday 18 August 2026230 peakWednesday 19 August 2026213 peakThursday 20 August 2026225 peakFriday 21 August 2026201 peakSaturday 22 August 2026232 peakSunday 23 August 2026236 peakMonday 24 August 2026180 peakTuesday 25 August 2026183 peakWednesday 26 August 2026166 peakThursday 27 August 2026195 peakFriday 28 August 2026194 peakSaturday 29 August 2026235 peakSunday 30 August 2026247 peakMonday 31 August 2026179 peakTuesday 01 September 2026181 peakWednesday 02 September 2026156 peakThursday 03 September 2026213 peakFriday 04 September 2026370 peakSaturday 05 September 2026493 peakSunday 06 September 2026512 peakMonday 07 September 2026454 peakTuesday 08 September 2026334 peakWednesday 09 September 2026317 peakThursday 10 September 2026326 peakFriday 11 September 2026587 peakSaturday 12 September 2026884 peakSunday 13 September 2026706 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

74 months, July 2017 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

01k2k3k4k2017202120222023202420252026July 20170 monthly peakAugust 20172 monthly peakSeptember 20172 monthly peakOctober 20172 monthly peakNovember 20173 monthly peakDecember 20172 monthly peakJanuary 20181 monthly peakFebruary 20182 monthly peakMarch 20182 monthly peakMay 20212,811 monthly peakJune 20211,376 monthly peakJuly 20212,326 monthly peakAugust 20211,050 monthly peakSeptember 20211,511 monthly peakOctober 2021439 monthly peakNovember 2021426 monthly peakDecember 20211,388 monthly peakJanuary 2022732 monthly peakFebruary 2022273 monthly peakMarch 2022159 monthly peakApril 2022164 monthly peakMay 20221,336 monthly peakJune 2022378 monthly peakJuly 2022805 monthly peakAugust 2022350 monthly peakSeptember 2022783 monthly peakOctober 2022118 monthly peakNovember 2022185 monthly peakDecember 2022191 monthly peakJanuary 2023221 monthly peakFebruary 2023157 monthly peakMarch 2023238 monthly peakApril 2023291 monthly peakMay 2023514 monthly peakJune 2023417 monthly peakJuly 20231,756 monthly peakAugust 2023246 monthly peakSeptember 20231,025 monthly peakOctober 2023371 monthly peakNovember 2023230 monthly peakDecember 2023195 monthly peakJanuary 2024314 monthly peakFebruary 2024262 monthly peakMarch 2024203 monthly peakApril 2024260 monthly peakMay 2024241 monthly peakJune 2024367 monthly peakJuly 20241,210 monthly peakAugust 20241,199 monthly peakSeptember 2024879 monthly peakOctober 2024465 monthly peakNovember 2024220 monthly peakDecember 2024306 monthly peakJanuary 2025228 monthly peakFebruary 2025287 monthly peakMarch 2025320 monthly peakApril 2025143 monthly peakMay 2025864 monthly peakJune 2025371 monthly peakJuly 20251,707 monthly peakAugust 2025486 monthly peakSeptember 2025535 monthly peakOctober 2025354 monthly peakNovember 2025683 monthly peakDecember 20254,158 monthly peakJanuary 20263,173 monthly peakFebruary 20261,050 monthly peakMarch 2026582 monthly peakApril 2026616 monthly peakMay 20261,206 monthly peakJune 2026644 monthly peakJuly 20261,184 monthly peakAugust 2026606 monthly peakSeptember 2026884 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

03206399591kJuly 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 20261,184 peak — daily detail belowAugust 2026606 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 2026884 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

03206399591k01 Jul06 Jul11 Jul16 Jul21 Jul26 Jul31 JulWednesday 01 July 2026541 peakThursday 02 July 2026537 peakFriday 03 July 2026537 peakSaturday 04 July 2026603 peakSunday 05 July 2026656 peakMonday 06 July 2026483 peakTuesday 07 July 2026480 peakWednesday 08 July 2026468 peakThursday 09 July 2026485 peakFriday 10 July 2026377 peakSaturday 11 July 2026420 peakSunday 12 July 2026361 peakMonday 13 July 2026290 peakTuesday 14 July 2026273 peakWednesday 15 July 2026255 peakThursday 16 July 2026242 peakFriday 17 July 2026232 peakSaturday 18 July 2026270 peakSunday 19 July 2026284 peakMonday 20 July 2026233 peakTuesday 21 July 2026224 peakWednesday 22 July 2026218 peakThursday 23 July 2026203 peakFriday 24 July 2026210 peakSaturday 25 July 2026237 peakSunday 26 July 2026597 peakMonday 27 July 20261,184 peakTuesday 28 July 2026981 peakWednesday 29 July 2026805 peakThursday 30 July 2026646 peakFriday 31 July 2026603 peak

August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 425 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

016432749165401 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026581 peakSunday 02 August 2026606 peakMonday 03 August 2026484 peakTuesday 04 August 2026454 peakWednesday 05 August 2026399 peakThursday 06 August 2026381 peakFriday 07 August 2026396 peakSaturday 08 August 2026542 peakSunday 09 August 2026579 peakMonday 10 August 2026411 peakTuesday 11 August 2026333 peakWednesday 12 August 2026269 peakThursday 13 August 2026261 peakFriday 14 August 2026256 peakSaturday 15 August 2026301 peakSunday 16 August 2026292 peakMonday 17 August 2026234 peakTuesday 18 August 2026230 peakWednesday 19 August 2026213 peakThursday 20 August 2026225 peakFriday 21 August 2026201 peakSaturday 22 August 2026232 peakSunday 23 August 2026236 peakMonday 24 August 2026180 peakTuesday 25 August 2026183 peakWednesday 26 August 2026166 peakThursday 27 August 2026195 peakFriday 28 August 2026194 peakSaturday 29 August 2026235 peakSunday 30 August 2026247 peakMonday 31 August 2026179 peak

September 2026

13 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 294 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

023947771695501 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 Sep13 SepTuesday 01 September 2026181 peakWednesday 02 September 2026156 peakThursday 03 September 2026213 peakFriday 04 September 2026370 peakSaturday 05 September 2026493 peakSunday 06 September 2026512 peakMonday 07 September 2026454 peakTuesday 08 September 2026334 peakWednesday 09 September 2026317 peakThursday 10 September 2026326 peakFriday 11 September 2026587 peakSaturday 12 September 2026884 peakSunday 13 September 2026706 peak

October 2026

Maneater was released on May 25, 2021.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 13 Sep 2026, 07:24 UTC
App ID
629820
Last updated
08 Dec 2021 build 7837297
Developer
Tripwire Interactive
Publisher
Tripwire Interactive
Release date
May 25, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Download size
14.64 GB
Install size
17.53 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper
Achievements
44
Metacritic
70

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Open WorldDark HumorViolentGoreUnderwaterNatureRPGVillain ProtagonistHack and SlashSingleplayerExplorationThird PersonFemale ProtagonistAction-AdventureActionAction RPGSimulationAtmosphericAdventureSatire
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 7 regional ratings

Content notice

Maneater is an open world action RPG in which a lone bull shark massacres and devours an endless array of humans and wildlife. Copious gallons of blood are shed as players explore the American coastal city of Port Clovis. Along for the ride is darkly humorous narrator Trip Westhaven, who overshares about his ex-wife Susan, penchant for tropical drinks, and a possible foray into cannibalism.

Regional ratings

CSRRRViolence · Inappropriate Language
DEJUS16Violência Extrema · Linguagem imprópria · Drogas lícitas
ESRBmBlood and Gore · Drug Reference · Intense Violence · Mature Humor · Mild Language
IGRS18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Kekerasan · Penggunaan bahasa
NZOFLCmBloody Violence & Cruelty
OFLCma15Strong themes · Violence
PEGI18Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

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

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German●
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil●
Russian●
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America●
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

44 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
SurvivorAchievement
Learned To SwimAchievement
Growing UpAchievement
On Your OwnAchievement
WiserAchievement
Ocean TerrorAchievement
AdaptationAchievement
New BreedAchievement
Science ExperimentAchievement
Dominating the BayouAchievement

View all Steam achievements

16 developer announcements, Aug 2017 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Maneater 2 Has Breached The Surface And Been Revealed!

    Dive in today and learn more at https://maneatergame.com/experience/

    Yoshiro

July

  1. The Steam Summer Sale is here!

    Swim into Summer with an 80% discount on Maneater during The Steam Summer Sale! Offer ends on July 10th!

    mikes

October

  1. Rogue Waters - Available now!

    Tripwire Presents and Ice Code Games would like to invite you aboard a pirate ship! Our new game, Rogue Waters, is available now! It's a roguelite melee tactical focused on faster battles in more compact arenas. A dynamic combat system and…

    Yoshiro

December

  1. Maneater Truth Quest Hotfix 3 Is Now Live

    Sharks, We have just released a new hotfix to target a crash that the community has encountered while playing Maneater Fixed a crash that could occur on the Quest Log Panel. Would most likely occur when the player had 100% completed the…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Maneater: Truth Quest Update 1 Is Here To Make A Splash

    Sharks, We are happy to announce the latest update to Maneater is here and ready to make a splash! This update has optimization improvements to increase stability and performance on all platforms as well as additional checks to make sure…

    Yoshiro

October

  1. Maneater: Truth Quest Hotfix 2 Is Now Live

    Sharks, We have just released a new hotfix to target several of the issues the community has encountered while playing Maneater. Fix for the "Keep Out!" gate in Fawtick Bayou being closed based on localization Expand out Entitlement changes…

    Patch notes

September

  1. Maneater: Truth Quest Hotfix Is Now Live

    Sharks, We are happy to announce the latest update to Maneater is here and ready to make a splash! This update focuses on improving optimization to increase stability and performance on all platforms as well as additional checks to make…

    Patch notes
  2. Maneater Update Expected Next Week - Work In Progress Changlog

    Sharks, We are happy to announce the latest update to Maneater is almost here and ready to make a splash! This update will focus on improving optimization to increase stability and performance on all platforms as well as additional checks…

    Yoshiro

August

  1. Uncover the Mysteries of the Deep in Maneater: Truth Quest, Out Now

    Following the dramatic conclusion in Maneater, the titular and evolved bull shark protagonist and journalist/narrator Trip Westhaven return in Maneater: Truth Quest, an all-new adventure that takes players to Plover Island off the coast of…

    Yoshiro

July

  1. Maneater: Truth Quest Conspiracy Theories Point to Aug. 31, 2021 Launch Date

    Starring the titular and evolved bull shark protagonist and investigative journalist/narrator Trip Westhaven, Maneater: Truth Quest will take players down the rabbit hole of dark secrets and conspiracies surrounding Port Clovis and the…

    [TW]Yoshiro
  2. Turn your Shark Week into a full-on creature feature with Maneater! Now 40% OFF

    There hasn't been a better time to dive into the waters of Port Clovis!

    [TW]Yoshiro

May

  1. Maneater Steam Launch Day Stream

    Join us as we play Maneater and chat with the community

    [TW]Yoshiro
  2. Maneater Expands to New Waters, Coming Soon to Steam!

    Maneater, the award-winning action-RPG where you play as a shark (aka shARkPG), is expanding its hunting grounds and is launching on May 25, 2021 on Steam. Soon, players can eat, explore, and evolve their way to the top of the food chain on…

    [TW]Yoshiro

February

  1. Maneater Press Event Previews and Dev Diary 3!

    Last week we held a small event where members of the press got their first hands on with our upcoming titles Chivalry 2 and Maneater! Check them out (along with the latest dev diary) in the links below! IGN Shack News PC Gamer To follow…

    [TW]Yoshiro

August

  1. Maneater's Steam community is live

    As our relentless march towards launching on Early Access continues, the time has come for us to kick off our Steam community so fans can tell us what they really think about our creation. Our page is now up, which means you can add us to…

    Scott [DBolical]
  2. Maneater's Steam community is live

    As our relentless march towards launching on Early Access continues, the time has come for us to kick off our Steam community so fans can tell us what they really think about our creation. Our page is now up, which means you can add us to…

    Scott [DBolical]

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