Choose Shank 2
Choose Shank 2 if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shank 2 launched in 2012.
Shank 2 vs BOMJMAN
Shank 2 and BOMJMAN both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Shank 2 (2012) is 8 years older than BOMJMAN (2020). BOMJMAN scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Shank 2 (80.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose BOMJMAN
Choose BOMJMAN if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.8% positive across 125 reviews.
Both Shank 2 and BOMJMAN sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Shank 2 |  BOMJMAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (713 reviews) | 84.8% positive (125 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | Unique Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shank 2 (2012) is 8 years older than BOMJMAN (2020).
- BOMJMAN scores higher on Steam reviews (84.8% positive) than Shank 2 (80.9% positive).
- BOMJMAN is free; Shank 2 is paid (9.99 USD).
- Shank 2 has co-op; BOMJMAN does not.
- Shank 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BOMJMAN has no Deck rating yet.
Shank 2 vs BOMJMAN — FAQ
- Which is better, Shank 2 or BOMJMAN?
- On Steam reviews BOMJMAN scores higher (84.8% positive) than Shank 2 (80.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BOMJMAN is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Shank 2 or BOMJMAN first?
- If you want chronology, Shank 2 (2012) came out before BOMJMAN (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Shank 2 and BOMJMAN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does BOMJMAN have multiplayer like Shank 2?
- No. Shank 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while BOMJMAN is listed as single-player only.
- Is BOMJMAN free?
- Yes — BOMJMAN is a free-to-play Steam title. Shank 2 is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Shank 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shank 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BOMJMAN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.