Fit check
Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want combat across islands and labyrinths
- Players who enjoy collecting maps, Heart Squids, and rare loot
- Fans of humorous fantasy stories who want multiple endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a purely linear adventure may not enjoy the island, labyrinth, map, and collectible structure
- Players who want combat without upgrades, exploration, or collectibles may find the progression unfocused
- Players looking for stealth or survival-crafting gameplay may find the action-adventure scope too narrow
Our take on Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Players seeking a direct route from one fight to the next may bounce when the adventure shifts into labyrinth exploration, map-finding, Heart Squid recovery, and gear collection. Multiple endings add completion goals beyond simply reaching the story’s conclusion.
What is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?
Shantae loses her magic and joins forces with pirate Risky Boots to save Sequin Land from a curse.
The adventure takes place across cursed islands and labyrinths, each containing a piece of Pirate Gear, such as a Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky’s Boots, or Cannon. Shantae can upgrade her hair and weapons, unlock advanced Fighter’s Moves, battle monsters and bosses, find maps, recover lost Heart Squids, and collect rare loot. The game also includes a humorous cast of characters, high-resolution artwork, an unlockable Pirate-Mode, multiple endings, and a soundtrack. Its story asks whether Shantae can trust her former enemy while trying to regain her magic.
How Shantae and the Pirate's Curse plays
- 01Pirate Gear
- Five named items include a Flintlock Pistol, Pirate Hat, Scimitar, Risky’s Boots, and Cannon.
- 02Ability Upgrades
- Shantae can improve her hair and weapons or unlock advanced Fighter’s Moves.
- 03Collectible Objectives
- Exploration includes finding maps, returning lost Heart Squids, and collecting rare loot.
- 04Multiple Endings
- The adventure includes more than one ending.
- 05Pirate-Mode
- Pirate-Mode is available as an unlockable game mode.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse compared to similar games
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse centers on combat, cursed islands, labyrinths, collectible objectives, and upgradeable gear, while Ghost of a Tale emphasizes stealth, disguises, conversations, and exploration in a medieval animal world. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened combines cooperative action RPG play with tower defense, loot, leveling, pets, and character customization rather than Shantae’s island-and-labyrinth adventure structure.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: platforms & release
Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want combat across islands and labyrinths. Skip it if: players seeking a purely linear adventure may not enjoy the island, labyrinth, map, and collectible structure.
Where can I download Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Shantae and the Pirate's Curse's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse on?
Windows only.
