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Games like Curse of the Sea Rats

If Curse of the Sea Rats is your kind of game, the closest matches are Salt and Sacrifice, Shrine Of The Forest God and Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its charming pirate witch premise, four unique playable characters and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Curse of the Sea Rats: Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

2023ActionAdventureRPG9.99 USDMetacritic 60Windowsby Petoons Studio
Curse of the Sea Rats — Steam game cover
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Charming pirate witch premiseCo op makes exploration funFour unique playable charactersAtmosphericFunnyLighthearted

Players who liked Curse of the Sea Rats also play

Steam players who put hours into Curse of the Sea Rats also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Salt and Sacrifice

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

    2023ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Shrine Of The Forest God

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Explore and fight your way through a dense and sprawling world filled with mystery. Take your checkpoint with you while discovering secrets and abilities as you fight your way up the mountain you found yourself in. Do you have what it takes to slay the Forest God?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Join Leif and his loyal sidekick Ghost as they combine their strengths to overcome the sinister forces of the Netherworld. In this story-driven, co-op action-adventure inspired by Nordic folklore, friendship proves to be the greatest power of all.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. NIPH

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    NIPH is a stylish roguelite platformer with risky and intense combat. Slash, shoot, and learn and cast spells with more varied items as you explore a vast and diverse fantasy world!

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. MT Force Aliens Uprising

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Dive into the heart-pounding action as MT Force, an elite government unit racing against time to unravel the mysteries of enigmatic anomalies. Rumors suggest that a mysterious scientist made contact with aliens, and now everything is out of control!

    2024ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. DOOMBLADE

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Ranked #6 for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Primal Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares co op multiplayer and an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Ranked #7 for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Young Souls

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Ranked #8 for Curse of the Sea Rats fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Curse of the Sea Rats

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. The Vagrant

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.79 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Dust: An Elysian Tail

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

    2019ActionAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

    2021ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Laika: Aged Through Blood

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.

    2023ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Captain!

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Curse of the Sea Rats cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    You play as a pirate captain navigating the Caribbean to exploit all of its hidden plunder. As the captain, you can order those you command to do your dirty work for you, but don't be fooled you will have to take matters into your own hands from time to time.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Curse of the Sea Rats at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Curse of the Sea Rats on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Saihate Station

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    An exploration/horror/adventure game about the codependent, love-hate relationship between two men.

    2025IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Wheelchair Wizards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Wheelchair Wizards is a 4 player party game where you battle your friends while upgrading your wizard.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Petoons Studio

Other recommendable Steam games by Petoons Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. My Friend Peppa Pig

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Start a fun-filled adventure with Peppa Pig. Create your style, meet favorite characters, and play in Peppa’s world. It’s just like being in the TV show!

    2021Adventure13.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Bratz™: Flaunt your fashion

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    The Bratz Pack has arrived– show the world your passion for fashion in a globe-trotting adventure to become the best style reporter!

    2022AdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Petoons Party

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Ready for a great adventure? The Petoons need your help to face the evil Kitra! Kitra wants to conquer the island of Kimera and steal the Petoons magic to control their world. Petoons Party is a party game full of fun mini-games to enjoy with family and friends.

    2019ActionAdventureCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. PJ MASKS: HEROES OF THE NIGHT

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Action with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Go into the night to save the day as Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko! Use your superpowers to explore the world of PJ Masks and find secret collectibles, in a platforming adventure for little heroes. Can you stop villains Romeo, Luna Girl, and Night Ninja taking over the world?

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Peppa Pig: World Adventures

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Play in the bigger, wider world of Peppa Pig, and bring your family into the story! Make pizza in Italy, walk on Hollywood Boulevard, climb the Eiffel Tower and more on your world tour. Create your own unique and dazzling family home, and discover more characters, quests and fun than ever before!

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Team up with the Power Heroes and rebuild PJ Power HQ. Hop into the Explorider, find the lost parts, and save the day!

    2024ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Monster High™ Skulltimate Secrets™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a lighthearted mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Another title from Petoons Studio, the studio behind Curse of the Sea Rats. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Save Monster High and join the Boo Crew by creating your authentic monster self in this spooktacular mystery adventure!

    2024ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Salt and Sacrifice

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.

    2023ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Primal Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares co op multiplayer and an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Young Souls

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Curse of the Sea Rats.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Curse of the Sea Rats

How much does Curse of the Sea Rats cost?
Curse of the Sea Rats is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Curse of the Sea Rats have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Curse of the Sea Rats supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Curse of the Sea Rats?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Curse of the Sea Rats are Salt and Sacrifice, Shrine Of The Forest God, Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero.
Who developed Curse of the Sea Rats?
Curse of the Sea Rats was developed by Petoons Studio.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Curse of the Sea Rats.

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