Choose Shank 2
Choose Shank 2 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shank 2 launched in 2012.
Shank 2 vs Chicken with Chainguns
Shank 2 and Chicken with Chainguns 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 5 years older than Chicken with Chainguns (2017). Chicken with Chainguns is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Shank 2 (0.54 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Chicken with Chainguns
Choose Chicken with Chainguns if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chicken with Chainguns launched in 2017.
Both Shank 2 and Chicken with Chainguns sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Chicken with Chainguns | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.54 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (713 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | Nuts and Volts Electronics |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shank 2 (2012) is 5 years older than Chicken with Chainguns (2017).
- Chicken with Chainguns is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Shank 2 (0.54 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Shank 2 has co-op; Chicken with Chainguns does not.
- Shank 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Chicken with Chainguns has no Deck rating yet.
Shank 2 vs Chicken with Chainguns — FAQ
- Should I play Shank 2 or Chicken with Chainguns first?
- If you want chronology, Shank 2 (2012) came out before Chicken with Chainguns (2017). 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 Chicken with Chainguns 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.
- Does Chicken with Chainguns have multiplayer like Shank 2?
- No. Shank 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Chicken with Chainguns is listed as single-player only.
- Does Shank 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shank 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Chicken with Chainguns doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.