Games like Shovel Pirate
If Shovel Pirate is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Aeon Drive and Sonic Mania — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Shovel Pirate: X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Players who liked Shovel Pirate also play
Steam players who put hours into Shovel Pirate 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.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
WHY THIS
Top pick for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!
Aeon Drive
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
Sonic Mania
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Unruly Heroes
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
Broforce
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
LUNARK
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
Alwa's Legacy
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Shovel Pirate fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shovel Pirate at current Steam store prices.
The Vagrant
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
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?
Mining Mechs
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Unleash your inner miner as you commandeer a high-tech Mining Mech! Mine for valuable resources and upgrade your mech for even bigger hauls as you explore the underground. Fun to play alone or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer!
Seraph's Last Stand
WHY THIS
Priced ~54% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Pirate.
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
ULTIMATE HARDBASS DEFENCE
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
SHOOT. SURVIVE. DANCE HARDBASS.
Your Mother
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
《Your Mother》is a computer desktop companion. Experience the love and kindness from mothers.
LIZARDS MUST DIE
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
The great exploits of the Ancient Rus in the war with the lizards. Immerse yourself in the world of Hyperborea and defeat hordes of Lizards and other unholy who encroached on holy places Ancestors. Choose a blessed hero and go save the world from the green plague.
Miss Neko
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Shovel Pirate on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shovel Pirate.
Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shovel Pirate.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Narrow it down
Head-to-head comparisons
More from Neutronized
Other recommendable Steam games by Neutronized, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Shadow Trick
WHY THIS
Another title from Neutronized, the studio behind Shovel Pirate. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Turn into a shadow and clear all the levels. Shadow Trick is a cute platformer game starring a wizard able to switch between the real world and the shadow realm. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you!
Dino Quake
WHY THIS
Another title from Neutronized, the studio behind Shovel Pirate. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space! Dino Quake is a platformer arcade game where you hit the ground to create quakes, stun enemies, then kick them to trigger epic avalanches. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op!
Picnic Penguin
WHY THIS
Another title from Neutronized, the studio behind Shovel Pirate. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
It's picnic time! Help Pinguino the penguin push tasty treats onto the picnic blanket in this charming Sokoban-inspired puzzle game.
Bufo Jump
WHY THIS
Another title from Neutronized, the studio behind Shovel Pirate. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Jump into a cozy 3D adventure! Play as a frog and explore wholesome environments to collect secret fruits and save the pond while avoiding traps and pesky enemies. Bufo Jump is a fun 3D platformer with smooth gameplay and simple controls.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!
Sonic Mania
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Unruly Heroes
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
LUNARK
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
Alwa's Legacy
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Frequently asked about Shovel Pirate
- How much does Shovel Pirate cost?
- Shovel Pirate is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Shovel Pirate have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Shovel Pirate supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Shovel Pirate?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shovel Pirate are Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Aeon Drive, Sonic Mania.
- Who developed Shovel Pirate?
- Shovel Pirate was developed by Neutronized.
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 Shovel Pirate.
For library-aware picks tuned to your specific taste, sign in with Steam on the home page.