Games like Shantae and the Seven Sirens

90% positive from 2,011 reviewsReleased 202044% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

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

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.

Why it is here

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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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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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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Dreaming Sarah

91% positive from 2,858 reviews201512% finish itDeck Verified

Surreal adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Explore Sarah's dream world, collect items, and talk to characters to help her wake up.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania for its surreal, dreamlike world, enjoyable exploration, and memorable soundtrack.

The catchExploration offers no direction, so players wander lost with no idea where to go.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and Platformer.

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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

83% positive from 2,065 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

A Metroidvania action-adventure game with smooth combat and exploration. Players fight monsters, solve mysteries, and develop their character.

What players likedPlayers praise this fun anime-humor Metroidvania RPG for its engaging character builds, combos, and magic, which can make players fall in love with the genre.

The catchMovement and combos feel janky, with inputs that often fail to register cleanly.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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