7 Games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse down to the 7 that fit the “Mobile” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, Forgotton Anne and The Revenge of Shinobi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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The best games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse on Mobile

7 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Dust: An Elysian TailClosest overall match

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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

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: tone.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnime2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: tone.

Released 4 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#3The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63Combat60

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: setting and combat.

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#5The Longest Journey

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: tone and setting.

It predates Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#610,000,000Closest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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

10000000 is a Dungeon Crawling RPG Matching Game. Run the dungeon and match to handle the things you encounter “This game is so good it makes me want to cry” - Eli Hodapp – Editor In Chief – TouchArcade “This is one of my favorite iOS games in a long time. Buy it. Love it. Pass it on.

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: tone and setting.

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: tone and setting.

It predates Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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