Choose Shank
Choose Shank if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shank launched in 2010.
Shank vs Wulverblade
Shank and Wulverblade 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 8 years older than Wulverblade (2018). Shank scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Wulverblade (78.8% 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 Wulverblade
Choose Wulverblade if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wulverblade launched in 2018.
Both Shank and Wulverblade 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 |  Wulverblade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (998 reviews) | 78.8% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Klei Entertainment | Fully Illustrated, Darkwind Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shank (2010) is 8 years older than Wulverblade (2018).
- Shank scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Wulverblade (78.8% positive).
- Shank is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Wulverblade (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Wulverblade has co-op; Shank does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Shank vs Wulverblade — FAQ
- Should I play Shank or Wulverblade first?
- If you want chronology, Shank (2010) came out before Wulverblade (2018). 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 Wulverblade 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.