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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Singleplayer, 2D, Action.

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KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 79% — of 589 reviews
Released: 2020-02-06
Developer: TurtleBlaze
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

    Why similar: Action 23.2%, Adventure 20.9%, Indie 17.8%, Platformer 14%, Metroidvania 10.9%

  54. #54 bobo robot
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

    Why similar: Action 32.3%, Adventure 29.9%, Indie 25.5%, Metroidvania 10.2%, Cute 1.1%

  55. #55 Ninja Ming
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: 1 Poss Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

    Why similar: Ninja 16.6%, Action 16.3%, Indie 15.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 13.2%

  56. #56 Psycutlery
    64% matchVery Positive100% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Luke TarlowePub: FreakZone Games
    Windows

    Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

    Why similar: Platformer 22.4%, Action 20.8%, Adventure 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Cute 7%

  57. #57 Super Panda Adventures
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
    Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 14%

  58. #58 Kalinur
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 492 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 15.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  59. #59 TEVI
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Action 11.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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