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We filtered the 41 games similar to Shantae: Risky's Revenge down to the 22 that fit the “Puzzle” category. SteamWorld Dig 2, Yoku's Island Express and SteamWorld Dig top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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Year 2010Dev WayForward Technologies

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Shantae: Risky's Revenge is SteamWorld Dig 2 — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Yoku's Island Express and SteamWorld Dig follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like Shantae: Risky's Revenge

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shantae: Risky's Revenge. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and setting scifi

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

Released 7 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DCozyOpen World
Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71
Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and fantasy world

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

Released 8 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, melee combat and setting scifi

Released 3 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

Released 3 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and strong narrative focus

Released 4 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

Released 3 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1
Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
1000 Amps
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2D
Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2
Year 2012Dev Brandon BrizziPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder. Solve puzzles and explore in 1000 Amps! Key Features: Illuminate the darkness by lighting up whatever you touch.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79
Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Toki Tori 2+
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DCasualCozy
Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 61IGDB79· 5OC80· 19
Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

###Re-re-re-re-release Despite its cute appearance Toki Tori 2+ is a challenging puzzle adventure experience. It offers the player a unique take on popular Metroidvania gameplay - you progress by exploring, observing and experimenting with a game’s world.

Released 3 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeRanged
Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6
Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat

Skeletonized rabbit Ash lives in Hell, he's a prince of that place. Ash is busy recovering his hellish reputation - killing everyone in Hell, who saw his photo with a rubber duckling in the bath. Apparently, among the princes of Hell to play with the duckling is not common.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Saira
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DFree to Play
Steam👍 81%· 324RAWG👍 13%· 30
Year 2009Dev Nicklas Nygren · KreatorietPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: free to play

Saira is a two-dimensional indie platformer game developed by Nicklas Nygren. The game is free, and its code was released publicly. ###Plot The game is set in a distant future, where humans figured out the interplanetary travel and colonies. Saira is a photographer.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
La-Mulana
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11
Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals81
Ato
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 466
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Released 9 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals65
Rogue Legacy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMagicRanged
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and procedural generation

Released 3 years after Shantae: Risky's Revenge.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals70

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