Underplayed Gems

Kalinur (2022)

Kalinur cover
Developer
Pixel vs Pixel
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 497 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A challenging mini metroidvania with retro pixel graphics, where you explore a dark castle, fight numerous enemies and bosses, and upgrade your character to restore light to a suffering kingdom.

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What players say

Players describe Kalinur as a short, simple Metroidvania that sticks to the basics without innovating. Most finish it in 2–4 hours, and reviews consistently praise it as a solid, low-cost pick for genre fans wanting a quick playthrough.

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