Choose Shank
Choose Shank if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.1% positive across 998 reviews.
Shank vs Abyss Odyssey
Shank and Abyss Odyssey 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 (2010) is 4 years older than Abyss Odyssey (2014). Shank scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% 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 an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abyss Odyssey launched in 2014.
Both Shank and Abyss Odyssey sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Abyss Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (998 reviews) | 68.8% positive (805 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | ACE Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shank (2010) is 4 years older than Abyss Odyssey (2014).
- Shank scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Abyss Odyssey (68.8% positive).
- Abyss Odyssey is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Shank (4.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Abyss Odyssey has co-op; Shank does not.
- Steam Deck: Shank is Deck Playable, Abyss Odyssey is Deck Verified.
Shank vs Abyss Odyssey — FAQ
- Which is better, Shank or Abyss Odyssey?
- On Steam reviews Shank scores higher (88.1% positive) than Abyss Odyssey (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shank 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 or Abyss Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Shank (2010) 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 and Abyss Odyssey 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.