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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 602 reviews
Released: 2020-02-06
Developer: TurtleBlaze
Publisher: The Arcade Crew
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 62%

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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    A simple, fast paced platformer with one small change: Your character can't run. Play as an adorable robot named Blitz and help it escape the factory it was built in. The only problem is, it seems like everything is trying to break you!

    Why similar: Action 31.6%, Indie 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  53. #53 Infinitevania
    63% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

    A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action 14%, Platformer 12.3%, Indie 10%, Adventure 8.9%

  54. #54 Cat Warrior
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2024
    Dev: Sadi & AyuPub: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Platformer 10.2%

  55. #55 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 7,280 reviews2021
    Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 14%, Platformer 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

  56. #56 Blade Kitten
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,089 reviews2014
    Dev: Krome Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

    Why similar: Action 29.8%, Platformer 25.3%, Adventure 24%, Indie 9.1%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

  57. #57 Ninja Ming
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 119 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 16.8% ★, Action 16.7%, Indie 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 13.5%

  58. #58 Psycutlery
    63% matchVery Positive100% of 118 reviews2025
    Dev: Skye JunePub: 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 22.7%, Action 21%, Adventure 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Cute 6.8%

  59. #59 The Mummy Demastered
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 931 reviews2017
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Action 20%, Adventure 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Platformer 5.5%

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