Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
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Players who liked Shantae and the Pirate's Curse also play
The closest matches to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Why this: Also Pirates and Metroidvania, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
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Blasphemous 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
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- 1Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- 90% of 1,126 reviews
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- 3Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Same atmospheric mood as Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- 91% of 779 reviews
- 4Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Also Pirates and Metroidvania, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- 84% of 150 reviews
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- 6Blasphemous 2
Shares metroidvania progression with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
- 90% of 5,085 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: WayForward
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 1,050 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming narrative with lighthearted humor
- Cleverly structured metroidvania progression
- Vibrant pixel art and expressive character portraits
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Metroidvania progression
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shantae and the Pirate's Curse at current Steam store prices.
Curse of the Sea Rats
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Pankapu
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Why this: Also Pirates and Metroidvania, like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Shares metroidvania progression with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.
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About Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
The closest matches to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut and Shantae and the Seven Sirens — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its metroidvania progression and pixel art adventure. 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.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a 2D pixel-art action-adventure platformer released in 2015 by WayForward. Players navigate Sequin Land using metroidvania-style progression, solving platforming puzzles while acquiring pirate gear upgrades. The game holds a 95% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck. Reviewers describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, praising its cleverly structured progression and expressive character portraits. At $19.99, it offers a medium-length solo adventure with tight controls suited for relaxed sit-down sessions.
About Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 1,050 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Oct 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming narrative with lighthearted humor
- Cleverly structured metroidvania progression
- Vibrant pixel art and expressive character portraits
People who play it also play: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Shantae and the Seven Sirens
Frequently asked about Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Can I run it?
Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Shantae and the Pirate's Curse cost?
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shantae and the Pirate's Curse are Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut, Shantae and the Seven Sirens.
Who developed Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse was developed by WayForward.