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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

A 2D exploration platformer where pirate gear replaces lost magic

WayForward · Released Apr 23, 2015

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 2,041
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
6
daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Jul 21, 2015
Minimum PC
® HD
1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?

This single-player metroidvania follows Shantae as she joins her enemy Risky Boots to save Sequin Land from a curse. You travel to cursed islands, explore labyrinths, jump across platforms, and fight monsters and bosses. New equipment helps you reach previously inaccessible areas, while upgrades strengthen your hair attacks and weapons.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy lighthearted adventures with humorous characters and dialogue
  • +you like searching for hidden rooms and optional collectibles

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer straightforward routes without returning to earlier areas

What players say

94% of 2,041 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and soundtrack. Some find the gameplay less distinctive than the presentation.

Screenshots and trailer

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse system requirements

Minimum: ® HD, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows®Vista™ or Windows®7
Processor
Intel™ Pentium 4 2.4 ghz with Hyper Threading
Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows®7 or Windows®8
Processor
Intel™ Core 2 Duo / AMD™ Athlon 64 X2 or higher
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ 200 series or higher, AMD® Radeon™ HD5000 series or higher (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 512MB of display memory.
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Shantae and the Pirate's Curse have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Shantae and the Pirate's Curse run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Shantae and the Pirate's Curse use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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