8 Metroidvania 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 8 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Chasm, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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

8 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.

#1Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat magic

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Steam

#4Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping combat magic

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#5Castlevania: 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

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Nintendo

#6Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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Xbox

#7Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#8Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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