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Kalinur

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.

What works
  • Affordable price
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Nostalgic pixel art and soundtrack
  • Good challenge and boss design
  • Supports brazilian indie developer
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Limited controls and customization
  • No fast travel system
  • Repetitive combat and grinding

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Omega Strike

  • Spaceport Hope

  • Gato Roboto

  • REPLACED

  • Adventures of Pip

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • DOOMBLADE

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • Chasm
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Omega Strike

  • Adventures of Pip

  • Bloo Kid 2
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Kalinur: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence, Exploration.

Why this game works

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