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Games Like Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Platformer, Indie.

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Take control of a cat (who also happens to be a ninja) in this platformer with metroidvania elements! Explore the ancient cave system and find new powers to help you overcome obstacles in your search for the Fountain of Kitty Youth.

Reviews: Positive — 93% — of 27 reviews
Released: 2024-03-26
Developer: JX Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  35. #35 GLIDE
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    Windows

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  36. #36 Vivid Spirit
    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Robit Games
    Windows

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    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2016
    Dev: Renegade Sector Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,627 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 6.9%

  40. #40 Inexistence Rebirth
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 133 reviews2020
    Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 20.4%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

  41. #41 Torto: Cursed Divine
    72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Torto Racoon
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.8%

  42. #42 Wreckdigger
    72% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 5%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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  44. #44 Castle In The Darkness
    71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,271 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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  45. #45 The Curse Of Eira
    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  46. #46 Star Rover
    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Browny Application
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 12,928 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Ninja 27.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Retro 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  48. #48 Inexistence
    70% matchMixed66% of 371 reviews2016
    Dev: Jonathan BRASSAUD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

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  49. #49 Spaceport Hope
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 490 reviews2016
    Dev: team BitClubPub: team BitClub , Sunken Treasure Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

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  50. #50 Lorera
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 49 reviews2020
    Dev: 96Brothers
    Windows

    Hook your way through the colorful world of Lorera and solve its biggest mystery. From a little flower to a vicious warrior, Lorera is all about growth and persevering your way through obstacles.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Action 17%, Adventure 15.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.8%

  51. #51 Aggelos
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 665 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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  52. #52 孙悟空大战机器金刚 / Sun Wukong VS Robot
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2019
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    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CARNAGE PRODUCTION STUDIOS
    Windows

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  54. #54 Utopia: Haven
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    66% matchNo user reviews
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    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Action 16.5%, Adventure 14.2%

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