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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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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2016
    Dev: Renegade Sector Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Ninja 26.8%, Action 13%, Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
    Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Retro 8.5%, Old School 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%

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    71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Torto Racoon
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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  45. #45 Wreckdigger
    71% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 22%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 5%

  46. #46 Castle In The Darkness
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
    Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ElenaWare
    Windows

    Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 20%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  48. #48 Star Rover
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Browny Application
    Windows

    Star Rover is a Third-Person Action platformer game in Metroidvania style that you as the player can play in various locations on a planet. Upgrade yourself and collect a lot of weapons to prepare for the battle.

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  49. #49 Inexistence
    69% matchMixed66% of 371 reviews2016
    Dev: Jonathan BRASSAUD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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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  50. #50 Spaceport Hope
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 488 reviews2016
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    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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    68% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CARNAGE PRODUCTION STUDIOS
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    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 656 reviews2018
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    Windows
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  54. #54 Gear Path
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
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    Gear Path is a small platformer Metroidvania-like game with exploring and power-ups. It's perfect for playing while waiting for another game.

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    65% matchVery Positive82% of 4,042 reviews2025
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    67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
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    66% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2024
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