7 Games with a anime setting 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 7 that fit the “Anime” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Horsey Game and Magical Diary: Horse Hall top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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The best games with a anime setting like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

7 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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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#3Magical 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

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#4Dust: 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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#5BloodRayne (Legacy)

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnime2DDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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#6BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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

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

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