Choose Shank n' Bake
Choose Shank n' Bake if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shank n' Bake launched in 2020.
Shank n' Bake vs Ruthless Safari
Shank n' Bake and Ruthless Safari 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. Ruthless Safari (2017) is 3 years older than Shank n' Bake (2020). Shank n' Bake scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Ruthless Safari (38.7% 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 Ruthless Safari
Choose Ruthless Safari if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ruthless Safari launched in 2017.
Both Shank n' Bake and Ruthless Safari 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 n' Bake |  Ruthless Safari | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (25 reviews) | 38.7% positive (111 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mega Dwarf | SharkGame |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ruthless Safari (2017) is 3 years older than Shank n' Bake (2020).
- Shank n' Bake scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Ruthless Safari (38.7% positive).
- Shank n' Bake is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Ruthless Safari (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Shank n' Bake is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ruthless Safari has no Deck rating yet.
Shank n' Bake vs Ruthless Safari — FAQ
- Should I play Shank n' Bake or Ruthless Safari first?
- If you want chronology, Ruthless Safari (2017) came out before Shank n' Bake (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 n' Bake and Ruthless Safari 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 Shank n' Bake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shank n' Bake is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ruthless Safari doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.