Kalinur (2022)
- 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
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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