Games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

93% positive from 3,055 · 2015 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $4.99 (2022-04-16)

Platformer Metroidvania Female ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack2DPixel Graphics

Six games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

86% positive from 1,704 reviews20147% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with transformation mechanics. Explore, fight bosses, and use belly-dancing to change forms.

What players likedPlayers praise its tight controls, great music, and top-notch animation, calling it a standard Metroidvania experience.

The catchThe map is nearly useless, leaving a lot of backtracking and aimless wandering.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Great Soundtrack and Female Protagonist.

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Shantae and the Seven Sirens

90% positive from 2,011 reviews202044% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure platformer with creature-form switching and exploration. Features belly dancing for mechanics and a vibrant, tropical feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a return to form, comparing it favorably to "Pirates Curse" and the best games in the Shantae series.

The catchSluggish movement makes the constant backtracking across the map a tedious slog.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and 2D.

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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

81% positive from 1,263 reviews201813% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D metroidvania platformer with gravity-defying movement and challenging exploration. It features pixel art, an original soundtrack, and a focus on uncovering lore.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania for its unique, challenging movement and stylish art, comparing it to speedrunning games.

The catchThe jump between surfaces movement often snaps to the wrong spot and feels restrictive.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and Pixel Graphics.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

94% positive from 4,488 reviews20189% finish itDeck Playable

Retro action-platformer where you switch characters with unique abilities to explore and fight demons. Your choices impact difficulty and the ending.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, charming homage to 8-bit Castlevania, especially Castlevania 3, with great art and music.

The catchMovement, shooting and platforming feel stiff and clunky like an NES game.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

85% positive from 1,612 reviews202016% finish itDeck Verified

Retro 2D action platformer with multiple playable characters and local co-op. Players battle demons with varied abilities in a dark, 8-bit style.

What players likedPlayers praise this Castlevania-like sequel for its charming art, music, challenging bosses, and diverse characters.

The catchDifficulty leans on cheap deaths and bottomless pits rather than fair challenge.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Cyber Shadow

84% positive from 1,529 reviews202129% finish itDeck Verified

Cyber Shadow is a retro-style ninja action platformer. Players dash, slice, and leap through Mekacity, unlocking Ninjutsu skills to defeat Dr. Progen's synthetic army.

What players likedPlayers praise Cyber Shadow's tight gameplay, challenging retro platforming, and memorable chiptune music, often comparing it to Ninja Gaiden and Mega Man.

The catchKnockback flings you into instant death spikes and pits, with checkpoints far apart.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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More about Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

What players liked

Players praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catch

Constant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Reviews: 93% positive from 3,055
Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $4.99 (2022-04-16)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 3,055 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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