Games Like Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Anime 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the peak of the series, it offers the most refined platforming and humor found in the franchise.

The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Anime 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry features high-definition art and a level-based structure that retains the classic Shantae charm and transformation mechanics.

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Anime 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry that established the modern Shantae formula of interconnected exploration and magical abilities.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Adventure 6.1%, Anime 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the colorful, transformation-based puzzle-platforming and high-quality production values that make Shantae so enjoyable.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong female protagonist, a heartfelt story, and intricate platforming challenges that mirror the depth of the Shantae series.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Anime 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that offers deep character customization and a vast, interconnected world to explore.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Anime 7.6%, Cute 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a cute anime aesthetic with challenging bullet-hell combat and non-linear exploration, perfect for fans of the genre.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Cute 6.6%, Adventure 5%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible metroidvania that emphasizes exploration, humor, and a heartwarming story.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36%, Platformer 31.2%, Anime 11.4%, Cute 6.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-speed, momentum-based platforming with a vibrant aesthetic and a cast of distinct female characters.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Adventure 4%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and a fast-paced combat system that feels very similar to the fluid action of the Shantae games.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Anime 6%, Cute 5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers incredibly fluid movement and combat mechanics wrapped in a beautiful, classic anime art style.

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 45.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Anime 15.2%, Cute 5.8%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as Shantae, it brings the same vibrant anime style and humor to the beat-'em-up genre.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, satisfying gameplay loop centered on digging, upgrading, and exploring a vibrant underground world.

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Platformer 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Adventure 5.7%, Cute 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful remake of a classic that features transformation mechanics and exploration very similar to the Shantae series.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Anime 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique time-stop mechanics and a stylish anime aesthetic that will appeal to fans of creative metroidvania gameplay.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, 2D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania with a female lead that utilizes time-manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Cute 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, atmospheric metroidvania with a female protagonist and precise combat mechanics.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Anime 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming with a unique party-based combat system, all wrapped in a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.

Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Anime 6.6%, Cute 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled entry that captures the classic feel of the series with clever multi-plane exploration mechanics.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Cute 5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic metroidvania design with a focus on clever platforming and exploration.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Platformer 20.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Adventure 6.3%, Cute 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, charming adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautifully crafted world.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 4.6%, Cute 4%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, cute, and highly polished metroidvania that features a cat piloting a mech suit.

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Funny 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, funny platformer that embraces a retro aesthetic and a lighthearted, adventurous tone.

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 31.7%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, 2D 4.8%, Anime 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy platformer that captures the spirit of 90s action games with a focus on speed and character abilities.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, 2D 3.3%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more challenging, it is the gold standard for atmospheric exploration and world-building in the metroidvania genre.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Female Protagonist 25%, Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, magic-themed metroidvania that follows a young witch on a quest filled with humor and exploration.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 7%, Platformer 5.5%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer as Momodora, offering a dark, atmospheric, and action-packed experience with a female lead.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Platformer 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Cute 4.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its breathtaking art and fluid, movement-focused platforming that defines the modern metroidvania experience.

Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.6%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Adventure 3.4%, Exploration 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy underwater adventure with a strong female protagonist and a focus on discovery.

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 5.4%, Cute 5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, pixel-art metroidvania that focuses on fast-paced combat and platforming challenges.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Anime 5.5%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Female Protagonist 31.2%, Anime 4.9%, 2D 4.2%, Platformer 3.7%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Anime 7.5%, 2D 3.2%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Platformer 19.6%, Anime 6.7%, Cute 6.2%

A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Female Protagonist 20%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Anime 3.7%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Adventure 4.5%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, Platformer 3.7%, 2D 3.1%

Use your newly-acquired genderbending abilities as a 'FlipWitch' to conquer evil monsters, giant bosses, and Monster Girls across the land! You'll have to use your wits in this quirky adventure to seduce everyone around you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, 2D Platformer 3.5%, Anime 2.2%

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Anime 7%, Cute 6%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Adventure 6.1%

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Anime 9.6%, Cute 6.4%

I swear it's a nice action metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Female Protagonist 17%, Platformer 8.5%, Anime 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Cute 6.4%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Female Protagonist 31.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Adventure 5.3%

Ittle and Tippsie crash onto yet another island filled with loot, puzzles and mysterious inhabitants! With the help of a magical map, they set out to steal eight pieces of a raft from increasingly improbable locations including beaches, prairies, an art exhibit and some dude's basement.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.3%, Great Soundtrack 20.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Cute 11.3%, Indie 4.4%

The ultimate version of the 3D Platformer with attitude! Join Beebz on three seperate adventures to ultimately claim the Demon Queen title! Jump, spin and punch your way across the turfs with this Expressive Platformer!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Platformer 24.7%, Anime 10.6%, Cute 10.5%, Funny 7.9%

Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Anime 7%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 3.3%

A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Platformer 18.2%, Cute 16.1%, Funny 6.5%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, 2D 3%

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Anime 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 6.3%

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.5%, Platformer 26.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Cute 9.8%, 2D 8.2%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Anime 8.3%, 2D 3.2%

Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Female Protagonist 26%, Platformer 20.5%, Anime 9.4%, Adventure 6.2%

Pixel and Libraheart team up yet again in another retro styled lewd metroidvania! Help bounty hunter Lily through a large world while fending off a hordes of enemies and hope that her inner lust doesn't get the best of her.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.2%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Platformer 4.1%, Anime 2.6%, 2D Platformer 2.2%

A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.5%, Cute 9.3%, Anime 9.3%

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.9%, Platformer 32.6%, Cute 15.6%, Adventure 4.3%, Funny 3.2%

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

Why similar: Platformer 33.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Anime 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Adventure 8.6%

The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 17.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 6.3%, 2D Platformer 6.2%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Anime 6.7%, Cute 4.1%