Maneater is an developed and published by . In the game, the player assumes control of a female who must evolve and survive in an so she can take revenge on a fisherman who disfigured her as a pup and killed her mother. The game was released for , , and on May 22, 2020, and in November 2020, and for the on May 25, 2021 in North America and Europe, and in Japan on May 27, 2021. A of Maneater, known as Truth Quest, was announced on April 1, 2021, and was released on August 31, 2021.
The game is an played from a . In the game, the player assumes control of a baby who must take revenge on a shark hunter named Scaly Pete, who killed its mother and disfigured it. The shark has several basic attacks, including charging into enemies, siloing out of the water and whipping enemies with its tail to stun them. It can also use its surroundings for combat advantages, such as using a as a spear. The shark needs to hunt and consume other aquatic wildlife such as fish and turtles in order to obtain nutrients, namely , fats, minerals and rare . Players can also attack humans by wreaking havoc along the coast, destroying yachts and ships, and knocking people off . As the player gains enough nutrients, the shark must enter underwater to unlock new abilities and increase in size, which allows the shark to take on larger and deadlier creatures. The shark will slowly evolve into an adult "mega" shark, and players can acquire advanced upgrades and customization options such as external bone plates, shadow armor, and electromagnetic spikes to further enhance the shark's combat abilities.
