Maneater
v1.4.4Gamers who enjoy open-world action RPGs and are looking for a high-fidelity, narrative-driven console experience on their mobile devices.
What Is Maneater?
Launched Dec 11, 2025
Updated Feb 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A unique open-world action RPG where the player controls a shark, evolving from a pup to an apex predator.
A full story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell, presented in the style of a reality TV show.
Feed on humans and wildlife to grow and evolve the shark with multiple customization paths.
Explore 7 large regions including bayous, resort beaches, and industrial docks with a full day/night cycle.
Full support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch controllers for enhanced mobile gameplay.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and quality port, but report frequent crashes and missing content (dlc).”
What Users Love
Playing as a shark feels fresh and exciting, and the underwater world looks amazing.
Fun and addictive, really enjoy the whole experience and gameplay.
This game is one of the best for porting in mobile!
Crazy how well this game performs as a mobile port. It's really smooth.
Pain Points
I cant even play the tutorial it wont even start it crashes everything in the loading screen.
Game won't stop crashing when I load a game.
Would give five stars if it wasn't for lack of extra gameplay at the end please add Truth DLC.
The game is not the same without the DLC.
High confidence · 958 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #97 | NEW |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique 'ShaRkPG' genre and IP
- High-quality narrative with Chris Parnell
- Premium, ad-free experience
- Full controller support
Cons
- High crash rates on Android
- Missing Truth Quest DLC
- High device hardware requirements
- Significant rating disparity between platforms
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Release DLC to increase ARPU
- Optimize for mid-range hardware
- Market against F2P microtransactions
- Leverage console fan base for mobile cross-play/cross-save
Market Threats
- Ubisoft's Hungry Shark series dominance
- Negative review momentum due to technical bugs
- Competition from other high-end premium ports
Who competes with Maneater?
The Nemesis
Ark Nova
★4.8 (2K)Dire Wolf Digital
A high-end open-world port where players interact with and control apex predators in a hostile ecosystem.
A high-end open-world port where players interact with and control apex predators in a hostile ecosystem.
Contenders
Cat Quest II
The Gentlebros.
A premium animal-themed action RPG that shares Maneater's lighthearted narrative approach and RPG mechanics.
A premium animal-themed action RPG that shares Maneater's lighthearted narrative approach and RPG mechanics.
Peers
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
★4.5 (16K)Rockstar Games
The gold standard for open-world chaos and narrative-driven action that Maneater's gameplay structure emulates.
The gold standard for open-world chaos and narrative-driven action that Maneater's gameplay structure emulates.
Alien Hero 10: DNA Watch
柳 宋
A premium console-to-mobile port that focuses on the tension of being a lethal predator (or avoiding one).
A premium console-to-mobile port that focuses on the tension of being a lethal predator (or avoiding one).
Bully: Anniversary Edition
★3.9 (82K)Rockstar Games
An open-world narrative game with a unique setting and satirical tone similar to Maneater's reality TV backdrop.
An open-world narrative game with a unique setting and satirical tone similar to Maneater's reality TV backdrop.
What are the key takeaways?
Maneater is a divisive games app that is a paid app. With a 3.7/5 rating from 958 reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though frequent crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Gamers who enjoy open-world action RPGs and are looking for a high-fidelity, narrative-driven console experience on their mobile devices.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a premium upfront pricing model, positioning itself as a high-quality, ad-free console experience on mobile without microtransactions or subscriptions.
iOS Version
1.4.4
Android Version
1.4.4
Release Date
Dec 11, 2025
iOS Price
$9.99
Android Price
$9.99
Developer
HandyGames