Foul Play vs Shank
Both Foul Play and Shank share Beat 'em up, Side Scroller and Split Screen — so which one deserves your time? Shank wins 2 of our metrics to 1.
Foul Play
Shank| Metric | Foul Play | Shank | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 2.91 | ★ 3.66 | Shank by 0.75 (26%) |
| Metacritic | 69 | 67 | Foul Play by 2 (3%) |
| Catalog popularity | 910 adds | 2,817 adds | Shank by 1907 (210%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 2h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Release year | 2013 | 2010 | Foul Play is newer by 3 yr |
Verdict
Shank takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Beat 'em up, Side Scroller, Split Screen and cooperative, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.