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Explore a darkened castle, fight through platforming rooms and bosses, and upgrade a hero on the way to confront wizard Kalinur.
Released 18 Aug 2022
Explore 11 Castle Areas
Unlock Blocked Paths
Battle Nine Bosses
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Developed by Pixel vs Pixel · Published by Pixel vs Pixel





Kalinur is a 2D action-platformer set in a kingdom plunged into darkness by the wizard Kalinur. You explore his castle and fight to defeat him and restore peace.
Move through the castle’s rooms, platform across its areas, battle enemies with a sword, and take on nine bosses. The castle spans 11 areas and contains 31 different enemies.
Exploration and upgrades drive progression: special items open routes through places you could not reach before, while coins can be spent at save points to improve health or attack.
Reviewers who enjoyed Kalinur often describe it as a fun, straightforward adventure that works well as a short playthrough. Several appreciate its approachable challenge, while others enjoy the classic platforming feel, bosses, or music. Some reviewers find it too brief or familiar, and a few criticize the combat or damage and healing systems.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |