Games like Shantae and the Seven Sirens

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

90% positive from 2,011 · 2020 · 44% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $7.49 (2024-07-16)

Female Protagonist Metroidvania PlatformerAdventureCute2D

Six games like Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

90% positive from 2,419 reviews201618% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with transformation mechanics. Explore levels, fight bosses, and use Shantae's hair whip and dances.

The catchForces backtracking and replaying levels for secrets and fetch quests

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Female Protagonist.

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Nyaruru Fishy Fight

90% positive from 1,780 reviews202315% finish itDeck Verified

Nyaruru Fishy Fight is a Metroidvania with fast-paced combat and exploration. Players use a variety of fish-themed attacks and movement abilities to defeat enemies and bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible character movement and exciting battles with cute cats, despite being made in a broken engine.

The catchBoss fights lean on gimmicks and sudden difficulty spikes

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Female Protagonist.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

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

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

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

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and 2D.

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Super Panda Adventures

92% positive from 1,026 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a single-player action platformer with Metroidvania and RPG elements, featuring a combo fighting system and non-linear exploration. Players explore worlds, level up, and unlock abilities to rescue a princess.

What players likedIt's a simple, straightforward Metroidvania reminiscent of old Flash games.

The catchEndless backtracking with no map, and the same few enemies respawn almost instantly.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Platformer.

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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

93% positive from 1,042 reviews202351% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 2D metroidvania action game where players explore a randomly changing dungeon, craft items, and rescue friends. It features Yohane from Love Live! Sunshine in a fantasy setting.

What players likedIt's a simple, fun Metroidvania with praised Love Live characters and an enjoyable crafting system.

The catchCombat and movement feel slow and stiff, with attacks that lock you in place.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and 2D.

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Timespinner

86% positive from 3,131 reviews201848% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure platformer with time manipulation mechanics. It features pixel art, magic orbs, and familiar companions in a story-driven quest.

What players likedPlayers praise Timespinner as a charming, responsive Metroidvania, often compared to Symphony of the Night and DS Castlevanias, with good world-building and a coherent story.

The catchThe story is dialogue heavy and the writing is juvenile enough to skip outright.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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More about Shantae and the Seven Sirens

What players liked

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

The catch

Sluggish movement makes the constant backtracking across the map a tedious slog.

Reviews: 90% positive from 2,011
Released: 2020
Finish it: 44% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $7.49 (2024-07-16)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,011 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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