4 Cozy 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 4 that fit the “Cozy” category. DAVE THE DIVER, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Islets top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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

4 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.

#1DAVE THE DIVER

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

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

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#2ENDER 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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#3Islets

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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

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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