Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse appropriate for children?

# Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - Parental Guide While rated for ages 10+, this colorful platformer contains strong sexual content (including nudity) and violence that may not be appropriate for younger children in that age range. The gameplay is fun and challenging, but parents should review the content themselves before allowing children to play.

What age is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse suitable for?

Our verdict for Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie, Platformer

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation 4, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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