Fit check
Is Kalinur worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Metroidvania fans who want a compact castle-exploration adventure
- Action players who want enemies and bosses alongside exploration
- Solo players seeking a focused adventure with character upgrades
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large metroidvania with a broad world beyond the castle setting
- Players who want a game centered on non-combat activities rather than action
- Players looking for multiplayer or cooperative gameplay
Our take on Kalinur
The defining structure is a compact metroidvania built around exploring a castle’s 11 areas before confronting the wizard Kalinur, with 31 enemy types and 9 bosses shaping the adventure.
What is Kalinur?
Kalinur is a mini metroidvania focused on action and adventure.
A wizard named Kalinur has plunged the kingdom into darkness and suffering, and the goal is to explore the entire castle and defeat him. The game includes 11 different areas, 31 different enemies, and 9 bosses. Challenges and rewards appear throughout the adventure, alongside character upgrades. Exploration and combat form the core of the journey as the character moves through the castle and works toward bringing peace back to the kingdom.
How Kalinur plays
- 01Castle Exploration
- The game includes 11 different areas to explore across the castle.
- 02Enemy Variety
- The adventure features 31 different enemies.
- 03Boss Battles
- Nine bosses appear as major challenges during the journey.
- 04Character Upgrades
- Character improvement is included as part of the adventure.
Kalinur compared to similar games
Kalinur centers on exploring a castle, upgrading the character, and defeating a named wizard in a compact metroidvania. Sundered: Eldritch Edition is also a metroidvania, while its description highlights chaotic gameplay and an edition containing previous updates plus the Magnate of the Gong update.
Kalinur: platforms & release
Is Kalinur worth it?
It is worth it if: metroidvania fans who want a compact castle-exploration adventure. Skip it if: players seeking a large metroidvania with a broad world beyond the castle setting.
Where can I download Kalinur?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Kalinur's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Kalinur on?
Windows only.
