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Guns, Gore & CannoliVSShank

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Quality
87Popularity
29Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-72% $2.83
Buy Now
VS
Shank

Shank

Quality
81Popularity
28Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Guns, Gore & Cannoli wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

13
Guns, Gore & Cannoli
13 of 15 metrics
Shank
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.83 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.59 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-72% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
67/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.1% positive Wins
91.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
3.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
286 -
260 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
3.6K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2015 Wins
Oct 2010 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGuns, Gore & Cannoli

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleShank

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Shank

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $2.83Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +253% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +253% $9.99View
Shank

Shank

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (3,610 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,610 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.83 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.41)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Shank

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

91% positive (2,975 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,975 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-40% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuns, Gore & CannoliShank
Release Date
April 30, 2015
October 25, 2010
Developers
Rogueside, Claeysbrothers
Klei Entertainment
Publishers
Rogueside
Klei Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Guns, Gore & Cannoli

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Shank

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Guns, Gore & Cannoli or Shank?

Guns, Gore & Cannoli won the comparison against Shank based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Guns, Gore & Cannoli worth buying over Shank?

Based on the metrics, Guns, Gore & Cannoli won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Guns, Gore & Cannoli currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC

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