14 Magic games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse down to the 14 that fit the “Magic” category. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Comix Zone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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The best magic games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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Steam

#2Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeExploration2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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#4Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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SoloMagicMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#5Aztaka

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SoloMeleeMagicExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam

#6Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

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SoloMagicMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

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#8Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DCo-op

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and co op, while skipping precision platforming

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#9Dragon's Crown

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SoloMagicMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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#10Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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#11Horsey Game

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SoloMagicAnimeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

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#12Magical Diary: Horse Hall

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicAnimeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCozyCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming

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#14The Longest Journey

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SoloMagic2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

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