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Every Shantae game, in release order

The 8 Shantae games in the Tier catalog, from 2002 to 2025, in release order.

386 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Shantae (2002), the first game in the series.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 82/100.

  1. 01 Shantae Shantae 2002
  2. 02 Shantae: Risky's Revenge Shantae: Risky's Revenge 2010
  3. 03 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2014 82 /100
  4. 04 Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut 2014
  5. 05 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 2016 76 /100
  6. 06 Shantae and the Seven Sirens Shantae and the Seven Sirens 2020 76 /100
  7. 07 Shantae Shantae 2021
  8. 08 Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution 2025
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FAQ
How many Shantae games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 8 Shantae games, released between 2002 and 2025. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Shantae?

This page lists every Shantae game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Shantae (2002). The highest-rated entry is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse, a common starting point for newcomers.