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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Chasm and Islets 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 Xbox

11 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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#2ChasmClosest on visuals

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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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#3IsletsClosest 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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#4Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on combat

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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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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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#6NINJA 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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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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#9Assassin'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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#10BloodRayne (Legacy)

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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

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

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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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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