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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero overview

WayForward | Dec 20, 2016 | game

Released

0players observed · 13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC

ActionAdventureIndieFemale ProtagonistPlatformerSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak13
  • Units sold (VGI)98,913
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,500,000
  • Review score90% positive

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak13
  • Units sold (VGI)98,913
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,500,000
  • Review score90% positive
  • Total reviews2,420
  • Release dateDec 20, 2016
  • DeveloperWayForward
  • PublisherWayForward

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: WayForwardPublisher: WayForward

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Game overview

Overview

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes from WayForward and is published by WayForward. It arrived on Steam on Dec 20, 2016, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC, with a tracked peak near 13. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 90% positive across 2,420 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is available in 6 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapanese languages with full audio support

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed2.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU with Hyper Threading2 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce 310 or equivalent (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 1GB of display memory2 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedAMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher4 GB RAMAMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher3 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has sold up to 98,913 units and has 1,974 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,500,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero overview details

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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 into a more powerful creature form! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae’s arch nemesis - the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots! Key Features: • Shantae’s trademark moves return! Dance to transform into all-new and classic creatures, or summon magical attacks! Over a dozen dances to discover in all! • New Relic System allows players to unlock new powers and customize moves for Shantae and her many forms! • Conquer arcade-style action stages that unfold into a full world to explore. Fast action and quest-style exploration rolled into one! • When Shantae’s story ends, you’re just getting started! DLC Modes introduce new characters, levels, and bosses! • Huge Bosses, humorous dialogue, and the wonderfully weird Shantae cast return, now in fully animated HD!

SteamPulse editorial summary

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is listed as a game with $19.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC, a tracked peak of 13, and 90% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameShantae: Half-Genie Hero
Steam App ID253840
Typegame
Release dateDec 20, 2016
DeveloperWayForward
PublisherWayForward
Price$19.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Adventure, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak13
Positive reviews2,183
Negative reviews237
Total reviews2,420
Positive percent90%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations1,974
Average playtime973 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateDec 20, 2016
Official Steam feed update (UTC)13 March 2024 - 17:12:02 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Ret-2-Go!No description
Investi-gatorNo description
Jump jump slide slideNo description
Race to the TopNo description
In it to win it!No description
Magic Carpet RideNo description
Inventor's AssistantNo description
The Swim TeamNo description
The Great EscapeNo description
Guardian GenieNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© 2016 WayForward Technologies. Shantae and the Shantae logo ™ Bozon.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/253840
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/253840/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/253840
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 13 September 2026 - 08:02:32 UTC, with a tracked peak of 13 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 16 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Shantae: Half-Genie Hero growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 2 players; the highest observed daily value is 5 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (52.5%), Canada (5%), Argentina (3.8%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (42.7%), China (5.2%), Canada (4.6%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (54.8%), China (5.1%), Canada (4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (36.6%), China (7.8%), Canada (4.4%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero currently sits at 90% positive across 2,420 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 2,183 positive reviews and 237 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Shantae: Half-Genie Hero have?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero currently has about 21.9K tracked Steam followers as of 13 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is currently listed at $19.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 1,974, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

90% positive, 2,183 positive, 237 negative

Price and discount

$19.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV

Achievements

65

Platform releases
  • Steam 20 December 2016
  • Xbox 20 December 2016

DLC and packages

Shantae: Pirate Queen's QuestDownload this exciting new storyline featuring the bodacious buccaneer, Risky Boots! Play the role of the villainous pirate queen as she travels Sequin Land in search of the components she needs to crush Sequin Land once and for all!dlc #639310$9.99Shantae: Friends to the EndWhen Shantae falls prey to dark magic, only her friends can save her! Swap between Shantae's BFFs Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops in this thrilling new mode as you fight through the Nightmare Realm's remixed locales (including three brand-new levels) using skills like Bolo's spring grapple, Sky's egg toss, and Rottytops' brain-munching to beat...dlc #686710$7.99Shantae: Costume PackThese outfits aren't just for show - they also provide Shantae with three new arcade-style play modes!dlc #686711$7.99
Shantae: Half-Genie HeroBuy Shantae: Half-Genie Hero #31110$19.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual-Core CPU with Hyper Threading Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310 or equivalent (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 1GB of display memory DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS *: Windows®8 or Windows®10 Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space

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