Choose Shank 2
Choose Shank 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.9% positive across 713 reviews.
Shank 2 vs Abyss Odyssey
Shank 2 and Abyss Odyssey both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Shank 2 (2012) is 2 years older than Abyss Odyssey (2014). Shank 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Abyss Odyssey (68.8% 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 Abyss Odyssey
Choose Abyss Odyssey if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abyss Odyssey launched in 2014.
Both Shank 2 and Abyss Odyssey sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op, 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 |  Abyss Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (713 reviews) | 68.8% positive (805 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | ACE Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shank 2 (2012) is 2 years older than Abyss Odyssey (2014).
- Shank 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.9% positive) than Abyss Odyssey (68.8% positive).
- Abyss Odyssey is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Shank 2 (4.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Shank 2 vs Abyss Odyssey — FAQ
- Which is better, Shank 2 or Abyss Odyssey?
- On Steam reviews Shank 2 scores higher (80.9% positive) than Abyss Odyssey (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shank 2 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 Abyss Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Shank 2 (2012) came out before Abyss Odyssey (2014). 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 Abyss Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Shank 2 and Abyss Odyssey have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shank 2 ships Co-op; Abyss Odyssey ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Do Shank 2 and Abyss Odyssey both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.