Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from WayForward with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- WayForward
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows®Vista™ or Windows®7
Processor: Intel™ Pentium 4 2.4 ghz with Hyper Threading
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows®7 or Windows®8
Processor: Intel™ Core 2 Duo / AMD™ Athlon 64 X2 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
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.
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, pixel art, exploration, and stealth.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and boss rush.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
precision-platforming
Play styleMovement skill and exact jumps are central to the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.