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DeathSpank

Developed by Hothead Games · Published by Electronic Arts

ActionIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 25, 2010 Price$2.99 Metacritic77/100 Steam reviews702

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic77/100
Steam reviews702
Languages1
Achievements12

Overview

An action, indie, rpg game by Hothead Games, published by Electronic Arts — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 916
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:RPGActionComedyIndieHack and SlashAction RPGParody SingleplayerLocal Co-OpFunnyAdventure

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for DeathSpank.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent with SSE2 support) running at 1.7 GHz or greater
  • Memory: 1 GB of ram, 1.5 GB (Vista and Windows 7)
  • Hard Disk Space: at least 2 GB of free HD space
  • Video Card: ATI Radeon X1900 GT 256MB and the Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra 256MB cards; Shader 2.0 and 24 bit depth buffer support required
  • DirectX®: DirectX9 Jun 2010
  • Local co-op requirements: A controller is required for the second player

Supported languages (1)

English

DeathSpank FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is DeathSpank?

Steam classifies DeathSpank as a Action, Indie, RPG game, developed by Hothead Games. For uncounted years, DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden.

How much does DeathSpank cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists DeathSpank at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is DeathSpank single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for DeathSpank: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.

Is DeathSpank on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DeathSpank for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is DeathSpank out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 25, 2010.

What platforms is DeathSpank on?

DeathSpank is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is DeathSpank single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does DeathSpank cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does DeathSpank have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for DeathSpank.

What is DeathSpank's Metacritic score?

DeathSpank has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made DeathSpank?

DeathSpank is developed by Hothead Games and published by Electronic Arts.

Where to get DeathSpank

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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