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2014PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified94 % positive19.99 €

A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.

Jumping and platforming
Lots of humour
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting

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The closest matches for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse are Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Shantae and the Seven Sirens and Shantae: Risky's Revenge. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shantae and the Pirate's Curse special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 100% match – Jumping and platforming
Newest alternative: Crypt Custodian 92% match – released 2024

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

100 %Match

2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified90 % positive19.99 €

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

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Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Jumping and platforming

A humorous, colorful Metroidvania where half-genie hero Shantae uses her hair whip, dance magic and transformations to explore an interconnected island world and its dungeons.

Shantae: Risky's Revenge

Jumping and platforming

A charming 2D Metroidvania where half-genie Shantae whips her hair and uses dance transformations to explore deserts, caves and forests. Smooth, expressive sprite animation and cheeky humor define the adventure.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Fantasy setting

A colorful Metroidvania-style platform adventure where the hero transforms into different animals to solve puzzles and uncover hidden paths. It charmingly recalls the classic Wonder Boy games.

The Messenger

Jumping and platforming

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

Crypt Custodian

Jumping and platforming

A charming metroidvania where you play Pluto, a dead cat stuck as the afterlife's janitor, meeting ghosts, fighting beasts and exploring a sprawling map. Humor and a warm look define the experience.

Rabi-Ribi

Jumping and platforming

A fast-paced anime Metroidvania starring a bunny girl who mixes hammer combos, magic and bullet-hell boss fights. The colorful island is packed with secrets and upgrades to find.

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

Jumping and platforming

As Ash, the skeletal prince of Hell, you hunt down 100 monsters who saw an embarrassing bathtub photo in this irreverent platformer. Wildly varied, colorful zones and lots of mini-games keep things fresh.

Yoku's Island Express

Jumping and platforming

As a dung beetle turned postman, you explore a vibrant island by using pinball flippers instead of jumping. The blend of Metroidvania exploration and pinball mechanics is original, charming and laid-back.

Shovel Knight

Fantasy setting

A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.