Shank
Available on 1 of 5 cloud gaming services

Shank

Klei EntertainmentActionIndie2010
67
MetacriticMixed or Average
90%
Very Positive4K Steam reviews

You can play Shank in the cloud on GeForce NOW. You play on your PC, phone, tablet or TV with nothing to download. You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you; it does not sell it.

You need your own copy of the game. The service runs it for you.

Where to play Shank in the cloud

Everything you need to start it, and the best stream quality it can send. On GeForce NOW it is an Install-to-Play title. The service installs it on your session's cloud storage when you start it. This takes a few minutes and needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

GeForce NOWPaid plan requiredInstall-to-Play
You need your own copy, bought on SteamBest qualityUp to 5K · 120 fps
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Shank in pictures

Screenshots and the trailer. Click one to see it full size.

Where to buy Shank for cloud play

GeForce NOW and Boosteroid do not sell games: you play the copy you already own. If you do not have Shank yet, buy it from one of these stores. It then works in the cloud on any device. Prices are shown for your country.

Shank on GeForce NOW

Compare the plans

Your GeForce NOW plan decides how good Shank looks, how long one session lasts, and whether you wait for a machine. These limits are the same for every game on GeForce NOW.

NVIDIA sells GeForce NOW itself here, in US dollars.

FREE$0
Can play Shank
No
Resolution
1080p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
—
HDR & ultrawide
—
Graphics card
Basic, shared
Max session length
1 hour
Hours included
Unlimited, with a queue
PERFORMANCE$9.99/mo
Can play Shank
Yes
Resolution
Up to 1440p
Frame rate
60 fps
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON
HDR & ultrawide
Ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX-class, dedicated
Max session length
6 hours
Hours included
100 a month
ULTIMATE$19.99/mo
Can play Shank
Yes
Resolution
Up to 5K
Frame rate
120 fps · 360 fps at 1080p
Ray tracing & DLSS
RTX ON · DLSS 4 · Reflex
HDR & ultrawide
HDR · ultrawide
Graphics card
RTX 5080-class
Max session length
8 hours
Hours included
100 a month
Shank needs a paid plan. The free plan cannot start it.Performance and Ultimate include 100 hours of play a month. Past that, extra 15-hour blocks cost $2.99 (Performance) or $5.99 (Ultimate).

About Shank

Who made it, when it came out, and how it plays. The same on each service.

DEVELOPER
Klei Entertainment
RELEASE DATE
Oct 25, 2010
GENRES
Action, Indie
GAME MODES
Single-player & multiplayer
CONTROLLER SUPPORT
Full. Plays with a gamepad on all devices

Get notified about Shank

One email when Shank arrives on a new cloud service, or leaves one. Nothing else, no newsletter.

Shank cloud gaming FAQ

Can you play Shank in the cloud?+

Yes. Shank is on 1 cloud gaming service: GeForce NOW. You play it on a PC, phone, tablet or TV. You download and install nothing.

Is Shank on GeForce NOW?+

Yes. Shank is on GeForce NOW. You must own the game on Steam. GeForce NOW then runs your copy on its servers. It is an Install-to-Play title: GeForce NOW installs it for you each time you start it, which takes a few minutes. Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan.

Is Shank on Boosteroid?+

No. Shank is not on Boosteroid now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Shank on PlayStation Plus?+

No. Shank is not on PlayStation Plus now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Shank on Xbox Cloud Gaming?+

No. Shank is not on Xbox Cloud Gaming now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Is Shank on Amazon Luna?+

No. Shank is not on Amazon Luna now. It is on GeForce NOW.

Do I need to buy Shank to play it in the cloud?+

Yes. GeForce NOW only runs games you own. Buy Shank from a supported store first. You pay for the cloud service separately.

Can you play Shank in the cloud for free?+

No. Shank is an Install-to-Play title on GeForce NOW, and Install-to-Play needs the Performance or Ultimate plan. The free plan cannot start it.

Can I play Shank with a controller?+

Yes. Shank has full controller support. It plays on a phone, tablet or TV with a gamepad.

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