Games Like Shovel Pirate

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%

Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

Why similar: Adventure 38.9%, Platformer 32.7%, Indie 12.8%, Cute 8.7%, 2D 7%

An action roguelike digger. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures.

Why similar: Platformer 31.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Retro 6.9%

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself on a quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in this standalone Shovel Knight adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.6%, Action-Adventure 24.2%, Action 14.6%, Cute 9.6%, Colorful 8.6%

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: Pirates 44.5% ★, Side Scroller 30.8%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

A rogue-like pirate adventure game. Explore a skeleton-riddled archipelago in search of a giant monster. Find treasures, weapons and secrets. Can you defeat the terrible kraken?

Why similar: Adventure 46.2%, Pirates 23.2% ★, Indie 15.8%, Action 9.7%, Cute 5.1%

(Sandbox Game) You play as a pirate on a remote island, surviving alone or with other players as you battle hostile skeletons. Construct a shelter and gather resources to fortify your survival.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.2%, Action 18.6%, Exploration 17.7%, Adventure 15.8%, Colorful 6.8%

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 20.6%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 17.3%, Side Scroller 10%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Pirates 16.4% ★, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Delve with Shovel Knight into the depths of the Pocket Dungeon in an action-packed puzzle adventure mashup like none other!

Why similar: Adventure 34%, Action 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, PvP 8.1%, 2D 5.9%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Pirates 11.2% ★

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 51.9% ★, Adventure 22.2%, Action 16%, Exploration 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.6%, Adventure 14%, Action 13.2%, Exploration 13.1%, Retro 11.6%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 8.2%, Cute 6.8%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action 8.2%

Join Koa and Napopo on a 3D platformer adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, explore the ocean, maneuver dangerous environments, and have fun in 8 wild worlds on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.

Why similar: Pirates 21.3% ★, Platformer 20%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Action 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%

Ninjahtic is an action/adventure platformer with elements of puzzle-solving and stealth. While it's progression is linear, the open-ended nature of every level requires exploration of an abandoned civilization located atop floating islands.

Why similar: Action 31.4%, Adventure 27.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Indie 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, 2D Platformer 29.4%, Action 20%, Retro 7.4%, 2D 6.4%

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 17.8%, Exploration 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Platformer 45.5%, Adventure 16.7%, Action 11.7%, Exploration 7%, Side Scroller 6.7%

Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.

Why similar: Pirates 53.7% ★, Adventure 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Indie 7.5%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 12%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 9.5%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Retro 8.8%, Action 8.6%

A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 36%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 10.3%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Action 39.9%, Adventure 37.2%, Indie 12.8%, Exploration 4.4%, Cute 3%

Join millions of players in the adventures of Poptropica! Establish yourself as the hero of your story while exploring mysterious lands and completing immersive quests. Uncover ancient mysteries, solve puzzles, and collect exclusive rewards throughout your travels.

Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Adventure 11.9%

An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 20.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 9.3%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 9.9%

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Bucket Knight: A pixelated platformer adventure! Help the valiant knight find the Holy Grail, make money to pay his loan, and survive deadly dungeons. Shoot enemies, avoid traps, and collect treasures. Classic run-and-gun action awaits!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 19.2%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.7%

Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Action 17.6%, Adventure 13%, Pirates 11.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Digger: Galactic Treasures is a space adventure where you drill into asteroids to uncover rare resources and hidden treasures. Explore the galaxy, upgrade your gear, and discover the secrets of the universe!

Why similar: Adventure 41.8%, Action 27%, Exploration 15.6%, Colorful 13.4%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Find the objects that are hidden on the map.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25.9%, Action 21.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Exploration 12%, Colorful 8%

Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!

Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Adventure 9%

Unknowz is a cooperative platformer where two pirates, one alive, the other undead, must combine their unique abilities to solve puzzles, avoid traps, and escape from a skeleton-infested island. Work together... or sink!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 9.2%

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...

Why similar: Pirates 37.5% ★, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 12.5%, Cute 9.2%

Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 11.3%

Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.

Why similar: Pirates 43.6% ★, Exploration 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 8.5%, Action 7.9%

A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.

Why similar: Action 39.8%, Adventure 37.5%, Indie 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

A 2D Online RPG where you can become the most wanted pirate, the strongest bounty hunter or even the highest-ranking Marine! Customize your character to be uniquely yours, level up and find treasures. Start your adventure in the world of Pirate Souls now!

Why similar: Pirates 38.1% ★, Action 14.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Platformer 21.7%, Exploration 10.9%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.8%

A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.4%, Action 19%, Platformer 14.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Colorful 8.4%

A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.8%

Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

Why similar: Pirates 46.4% ★, 2D Platformer 22%, Exploration 9.8%, Cute 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Follow the story of a brave, courageous and handsome pirate as he continues his journey to find THE treasure after his death!

Why similar: Action 43.2%, Adventure 42.5%, Indie 14.3%

Hunt for Junk is a retro Platformer that follows the graphical limitations of the classic Gameboy (e.g. 4 colors and a 160x144px resolution). Journey the world in your unending pursuit of delicious Junkfood! Avoid traps, fight enemies, collect coins and discover all of the hidden Junkfood items!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.8%, Adventure 17.4%, Action 14.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Go Slimey Go! is a fast-paced 2D platformer built around momentum, exploration, and satisfying movement. Featuring colorful pixel art, handcrafted levels full of secrets, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.6%

🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 22%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.3%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 8.5%

Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. Play as a bird fallen from the sky, in search for powerful ores to hatch your Egg. Get home before night falls, upgrade abilities, grow stronger, and unfold a sincere bird story about survival, care and purpose.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 9.1%

Help the greedy Pea to make his way through a string of levels filled with deadly traps and cute but dangerous enemies and collect all the coins to which he can only reach!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 8.3%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 11.2%, Exploration 10.2%

"Button Button Up!" is a platformer party game. Players need to use limited resources to help their partner passing different laser obstacles. The bros are going share their weal and woe to complete a fantastic adventure by the lead of Mr. Bunny.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.8%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 7.3%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 12.2%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Exploration 7.5%

Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

Why similar: Action 22.3%, Adventure 21%, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%