Shantae and the Pirate's Curse vs Super Neptunia RPG
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Super Neptunia RPG is $0.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shantae and the Pirate's Curse | Super Neptunia RPG |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 72 |
| Quality | 76 | 64 |
| Value | 80 | 99 |
| Popularity | 27 | 47 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.21 | $2.07 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.5% positive | 78.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 0 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Shantae and the Pirate's Curse | Super Neptunia RPG |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 23, 2015 | June 20, 2019 |
| Developers | WayForward | Artisan Studios |
| Publishers | WayForward | Idea Factory International |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows®7 or Windows®8 | Windows 10 64bit (DirectX 12 equivalent) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core 2 Duo / AMD™ Athlon 64 X2 or higher | Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 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. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960、ATI Mobility Radeon R9 290 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shantae and the Pirate's Curse or Super Neptunia RPG?
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse won the comparison against Super Neptunia RPG based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Shantae and the Pirate's Curse worth buying over Super Neptunia RPG?
Based on the metrics, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Super Neptunia RPG currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC