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Shantae is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 39 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ato, Pseudoregalia and Dead Cells lead the list, with Ato reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Shantae special.

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The closest game to Shantae is Ato — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Pseudoregalia and Dead Cells follow close behind.

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Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

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, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

#2Pseudoregalia

96

iRank97

Pseudoregalia

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExplorationMagicMelee

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual 2d

97

iRank91

Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

#4Hollow Knight: Silksong

97

iRank90

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and melee combat

#5Yoku's Island Express

97

iRank89

Yoku's Island Express

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DCozy

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: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration

#6Ori and the Blind Forest

96

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

97

iRank88

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

93

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

#9Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

97

iRank83

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat

93

iRank96

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#11Rogue Legacy

95

iRank89

Rogue Legacy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMagic

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 puzzle design

#12Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

iRank78

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat

97

iRank77

Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMagic

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat magic and melee combat

#14Rogue Legacy 2

94

iRank90

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

94

iRank90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shantae?: The closest game to Shantae is Ato, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shantae?: The three closest games to Shantae are: 1. Ato (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Pseudoregalia (96/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Dead Cells (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Shantae's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Pseudoregalia similar to Shantae?: Yes, very much so — Pseudoregalia scores 96/100 similarity to Shantae. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Shantae?: The best Adventure games similar to Shantae are Ato, Pseudoregalia, Dead Cells and Hollow Knight: Silksong. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Shantae attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Shantae calculated?: We compare Shantae against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Shantae experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.