Underplayed Gems

Nine Lives Ninja: Explore! (2024)

Nine Lives Ninja: Explore! cover
Developer
JX Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 45 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A retro pixel-art platformer with tight controls and light metroidvania exploration, where you guide a cat ninja through a cave system.

retropixel graphicsplatformingexplorationmetroidvaniacatninjatight controls

What players say

Players enjoy a short, simple platformer starring a cute ninja cat who can only jump, not attack. The game takes about an hour to complete and lets you save anywhere, which makes tricky jumps less punishing. Reviews note the developer listened to feedback and lowered the price.

Screenshots

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