# Maneater — Survival RPG: Evolution Awaits

> Open-world action RPG where you play as a shark, evolving to survive and seek revenge. (iPhone/iPad app by THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maneater/id6740633580 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $7.99 (on sale, was $10.99)
- Rating: 4.43/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 2.7 GB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Turkish and 3 more
- Released: 2025-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maneater/id6740633580/reviews.md

## What is Maneater?

Become a MANEATER

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a terrifying SHARK! Maneater is a single-player, open-world action RPG (ShaRkPG) where YOU are the shark. Starting as a small shark pup, you are tasked with surviving the harsh world while eating your way up the ecosystem. To do this, you will explore a large and varied open world, encountering diverse enemies - both human and wildlife. Find the right resources, and you can grow and evolve far beyond what nature intended, allowing the player to tailor the shark to their play style. This is fortunate, because to get revenge on the cruel fisherman who dismembered you will take evolving into a massive shark, an apex predator of legends. Eat. Explore. Evolve.

Unique Story
Play through a full narrative, story-based campaign narrated by Chris Parnell (Rick and Morty, Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) and set against the backdrop of a reality TV show.

Diverse, Compelling Combat
Battle fierce wildlife, including other apex predators, or fight against various types of human hunters ranging from town drunks all the way up to the Coast Guard.

Evolve Into a Legend
Feed on humans and wildlife to grow your shark, and find shark loot to evolve your shark down multiple possible paths.

Explore the Gulf
7 large regions, including bayous of the Gulf Coast, resort beaches, industrial docks, the open ocean, and more. Experience a living world with a full day/night cycle.

## Key features

- Open-world action RPG
- Evolve and customize your shark
- Explore diverse environments
- Engage in compelling combat
- Experience a unique story campaign
- Day/night cycle

## Chart rankings

- #109 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #56 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maneater/id6740633580/reviews.md

### 5/5 — another great console game on ios (iphone) & where is the DLC for this game ?

*2026-08-09*

i totally 4got anout this game, i remember when it came out 5-6 years ago & watching  "THE radbrad" YOUTUBE CHANNEL playing tuis game & enjoyed what i had seen, but then i 4got about it until the same youtuber uploaded some footage of the dlc pack "i 4got the name of the dlc", which brings me to asking win will the dlc come out for the iphone ?

### 1/5 — IOS 26.5.2 And 26.6 Unable to run

*2026-07-27*

IOS 26.5.2 And 26.6 Unable to run

### 5/5 — Second version

*2026-07-18*

Hi, I just want a second version which is where your a great white shark you get defeated by the female bull shark you get shredded up then you respawn as a young pup you evolve to get revenge on the female bull shark but I like this game. It’s a five star rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 4/5 — Amazing game …

*2026-07-05*

Amazing game but I wonder when truth quest will be available at the very least this would make it 5 stars

### 3/5 — Games broken

*2026-06-18*

It keeps crashing the second I open it and it only does it for me and I don’t no why I tried reinstalling it and it didn’t work and no I’m not low on storage I have tons of space  please fix this.

### 1/5 — It not working

*2026-06-17*

When I try to open the app it kicks me off the page I try doing things but it doesn’t work

**Developer response:** Sorry for the trouble! Which device are you using? Can you please contact us via email support@handy-games.com to investigate the matter!

### 5/5 — DLS

*2026-06-08*

Игра хорошая а будет ли DLS как на пк?

### 3/5 — Lagging and crashing too often

*2026-05-19*

It keep happening.

### 5/5 — Turtle is not dying and new update

*2026-05-09*

When I killed a turtle with the tail hit it would still swim, but it won’t go a different place
Please fix this. I like this game. five star rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the new update is the crystal skin

### 5/5 — Taylor made

*2026-04-28*

Taylor made for your bull shark needs

## Frequently asked questions about Maneater

### What is the gameplay like in Maneater?

Maneater is an open-world action RPG where you play as a shark. Gameplay involves surviving, eating to grow, exploring diverse regions, and evolving your shark's abilities to fight enemies and seek revenge.

### Does Maneater have multiplayer?

Maneater is a single-player experience. The game focuses on a narrative-driven campaign and individual progression.

### How does the evolution system work in Maneater?

You can evolve your shark by feeding on humans and wildlife, and by finding special shark loot. This allows you to tailor your shark's development down multiple paths to suit your play style.

### What platforms is Maneater available on?

Maneater is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Maneater?

Maneater has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content.

### How often is Maneater updated?

The latest version of Maneater is 1.4.4, which was last updated on February 24, 2026. Updates typically bring new content, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What is the price of Maneater?

Maneater is a paid application, priced at $9.99.

### Does Maneater have ads?

No, Maneater does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game that can be purchased outright.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.5 — 2026-08-19

- Fixed game not starting on the iPhone 17e

### 1.4.4 — 2026-02-24

- Fixed a crash that could occur when fast-travelling to a grotto while a new evolution stage was available
- Fixed a softlock that could occur when opening the evolution panel

### 1.4.3 — 2026-02-12

- Fixed various UI issues related to positioning and sizing on several device types
- Fixed several issues where the touch layout was sometimes not displayed correctly or overlapped a cutscene
- Fixed the map zoom sometimes not working when using a Bluetooth controller
- Fixed quest list not being scrollable with the controller
- Fixed various bugs related to target highlighting (e.g. markers not displaying correctly, focus indicator not showing)
- Fixed a bug where the save game could sometimes be rolled back or deleted fully
- Adjusted cloud save interval to be more frequent
- Fixed an issue where the reward for quests, infamy rank, or predator hunts was not unlocked correctly, and made sure it unlocks retroactively when loading a save file after the patch
- Fixed damage / suffocating indicator staying on screen after death
- Fixed subtitles sometimes being cut off
- Updated quest log panel graphics and layout
- Implemented new HUD tips for the first two chapters, making it clearer what to do for new players
- Resolved an issue that sometimes caused achievements to not unlock when playing offline
- Updated and fixed localization in several places

### 1.4.2 — 2026-01-15

- Fixed a bug where users could sometimes not evolve past the adult stage
- Fixed a crash that involved the retry button in the download screen
- Fixed a bug where sometimes unlocks were not awarded after defeating an Apex or completing a quest

### 1.3 — 2025-12-20

- Adjusted graphics settings to better scale with device specifications
- Adjusted cloud save interval
- Fixed quest log navigation when using a controller
- Improved offline play flow
- Updated & fixed missing localization
- Fixed tutorial softlock

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All apps by THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-12.*
