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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse down to the 28 that fit the “PC” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Aztaka and Chasm 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 PC

28 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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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

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

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

Released 11 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#2AztakaClosest on combat

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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

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#3Chasm

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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

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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

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#4IsletsClosest on tone

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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

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

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

Released 8 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#5Dust: An Elysian Tail

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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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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

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

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

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Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

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#8BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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SoloMeleeAnime2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

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

Released 9 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#9NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Released 11 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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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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#11Katana ZERO

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Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

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

Released 5 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#12Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloMelee2DStealthRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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#13Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Solo2DDarkHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

It predates Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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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

It predates Shantae and the Pirate's Curse by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.

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

Released 9 years after Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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