Games like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
by WayForward
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania platformer: slay monsters, battle bosses and collect loot. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Shantae and the Seven Sirens play most like Shantae and the Pirate's Curse. Of the 11 closest games below, most share its female protagonist, platformer and metroidvania.
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Dec 20, 2016 · WayForward
Both: Female Protagonist · Platformer · Metroidvania
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania platformer, hand-drawn, anime. Hair-whip attack, belly dance transformation and exploration.
Female ProtagonistPlatformerMetroidvaniaCuteActionSide ScrollerSingleplayerAnime2.5DHand-drawn👍 1,975Shantae and the Seven Sirens
May 28, 2020 · WayForward
Both: Female Protagonist · Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania platformer adventure, gorgeously animated TV-style. Traverse an interconnected world, use fusion magic and belly dance.
Female ProtagonistMetroidvaniaPlatformerAdventureCute2DAnimeGreat SoundtrackIndieSingleplayer👍 1,527Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
Jul 15, 2014 · WayForward
Both: Platformer · Female Protagonist · Metroidvania
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, pixel art, anime. Platforming, transforming into creatures and fighting bosses.
PlatformerFemale ProtagonistMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsActionGreat Soundtrack2DSingleplayerIndieAdventure👍 1,218TEVI
Nov 29, 2023 · CreSpirit, GemaYue, Ein Lee
Both: Metroidvania · Anime · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, colorful pixel graphics. Combat, platforming and collecting equipment.
MetroidvaniaAnimePixel GraphicsBullet HellAction-AdventureFemale Protagonist2DStory RichSide ScrollerColorful👍 3,585Rabi-Ribi
Jan 28, 2016 · CreSpirit, GemaYue
Both: Anime · Metroidvania · Female Protagonist
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania exploration platformer, pixel graphics. Exploration, close quarters combat and boss battles.
AnimeMetroidvaniaBullet HellFemale ProtagonistPixel GraphicsExplorationCuteIndieAction-AdventureSide Scroller👍 10,771Mina the Hollower
May 28 · Yacht Club Games
Both: Pixel Graphics · Female Protagonist · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy action-adventure platformer, 8-bit game boy color. Combat, exploration and platforming.
Action-AdventureTop-DownPixel GraphicsFemale Protagonist2D PlatformerPlatformer2DGothicSouls-likeAction👍 7,608Amazing Princess Sarah
Aug 18, 2014 · Haruneko Entertainment
Both: Platformer · Female Protagonist · Anime
Side-view 2D fantasy action platformer, highly detailed pixel-art. Sword fighting, throwing enemies and platforming.
IndiePlatformerFemale ProtagonistActionCasualAnimeMetroidvania2DPixel GraphicsNudity👍 196Freedom Planet
Jul 21, 2014 · GalaxyTrail
Both: Platformer · Female Protagonist · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D fantasy combat-based platform adventure, pixel graphics. Platforming, combat and collecting crystals.
PlatformerGreat SoundtrackActionFemale Protagonist2DIndiePixel GraphicsRetroFast-PacedSingleplayer👍 3,316Pepper Grinder
Mar 28, 2024 · Ahr Ech, MP2 Games
Both: Platformer · Female Protagonist
Side-view 2D fantasy action-adventure platformer, colorfully animated pixel graphics. Drilling, platforming and collecting riches.
2D PlatformerDifficultPlatformerArcadeAction-AdventureFemale Protagonist2DCuteFunnyController👍 1,116Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Mar 4, 2016 · Bombservice
Both: Metroidvania · Pixel Graphics · Female Protagonist
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Combat, exploration and boss battles.
Metroidvania2D PlatformerSide ScrollerPixel GraphicsExplorationFemale ProtagonistSouls-like2DDifficultSpectacle fighter👍 10,526