Games Like Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

★ WONDER BOY: THE DRAGON'S TRAP ★ SHANTAE: HALF-GENIE HERO ★ AKATORI: СHAPTER ONE ★ SHANTAE: RISKY'S REVENGE - DIRECTOR'S CUT ★ SHANTAE: HALF-GENIE HERO ULTIMATE EDITION ★ CATHEDRAL ★ SHOVEL KNIGHT: SPECTER OF TORMENT ★ SHANTAE AND THE PIRATE'S CURSE ★ MEGA MAN 11 ★ TRANSIRUBY ★ FLARE NUINUI QUEST ★ BLOODSTAINED: CURSE OF THE MOON ★ WE ♥ IT 
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

85% 👍 OF 2.6K
About This Game

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Transform Into Animals
  • …Climb Walls as Mouse
  • …Fly as Hawk
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

90% 👍 OF 2.4K
About This Game

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Hair-Whip Combat
  • …Transform Through Dance
  • …Explore Secret-Filled Stages
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Akatori: Сhapter One

93% 👍 OF 980
About This Game

Join young Mako as she ventures into a wild world of exploration and finds a mysterious bird companion. Navigate through two distinct realms with your staff and face off against an ancient sentinel in this prologue to the action-packed metroidvania Akatori.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Combine Fists and Staff
  • …Bounce on Your Staff
  • …Throw Staff as Weapon
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Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut

86% 👍 OF 1.7K
About This Game

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Whip Enemies
  • …Transform for New Paths
  • …Switch Between Layers
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

88% 👍 OF 1.3K
About This Game

The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection!  Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Whip Monsters
  • …Transform With Dances
  • …Unlock Hidden Paths
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

94% 👍 OF 493
About This Game

Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% 👍 OF 3.1K
About This Game

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …chain a glide hat, dash boots, and cannon jumps to fly through hazards, skip fights, and reach places you couldn't touch before.
  • …start New Game+ with every mobility power unlocked and tear through the world immediately.
  • …hunt down all 20 dark-magic cacklebats to change the true ending.
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Mega Man 11

89% 👍 OF 5.4K
About This Game

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Slow Time, Stronger Shots
  • …Steal Boss Weapons
  • …Choose Robot Master Stages
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

94% 👍 OF 4.5K
About This Game

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …freeze enemies and even candles, then walk on them as platforms to reach places you couldn't otherwise.
  • …kill your allies to power up and gain moves like double jump, air dash, and mid-air slashes.
  • …cast a fire shield, switch to another character, and keep the shield effect active.