Maneater on mobile is a surprisingly competent port of the 'ShaRkPG' hit. There is something profoundly satisfying about the power fantasy of starting as a tiny, vulnerable pup and growing into a city-destroying megalodon. The 'Try & Buy' model is a consumer-friendly touch, allowing you to get a feel for the aquatic controls before committing to the full open-water carnage.
The RPG elements are surprisingly deep for a game about a shark. Customizing your build with 'Electric Teeth' or 'Shadow Fins' completely changes how you engage with the human hunters and apex predators like alligators. The mobile performance holds up well, even during chaotic fights with multiple bounty hunter boats. The humorous narration—delivered in the style of a nature documentary—remains the highlight, keeping the gore lighthearted and the progression entertaining.
Available on: iPhone, iPad
Version 1.4.3Tue Feb 17 2026
- 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 a bug where the Try & Buy upgrade was sometimes not recognized by the game when playing offline.
- 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
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular.Eat, explore, and begin your path to vengeance in the Fawtick Bayou, but you won't evolve into a legendary apex predator just yet. Purchase the full game to continue your growth and unlock the complete Maneater experience.
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.




















Maneater is a single-player, open-world action RPG where you are the shark. Starting as a bull shark pup, you must survive the harsh world by eating your way up the ecosystem. Explore varied environments, from swamps to resort beaches, and encounter diverse enemies. Find resources to evolve beyond nature's limits and take revenge on the humans who wronged you.
Massive open-world aquatic map
Deep evolution and upgrade system
Satirical story narrated by Chris Parnell
High-fidelity graphics optimized for mobile
Try the first region for free!
Hunt 'Albino' prey to gather Mutagens. In the early game, stick to the sewers of Crawfish Bayou to level up safely before taking on the larger apex predators in the open ocean.
Visit your Grotto to equip evolutions. Mixing parts from different sets (like Bone and Shadow) can create a versatile shark capable of both high defense and blinding speed.
You can play through the entire first region (Crawfish Bayou) for free before deciding to unlock the full game.