Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!

Name: Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!
Rating: 7 (28 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: JX Games

Mar 26, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Combat

action

Themes

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

Take control of a cat (who also happens to be a ninja) in this platformer with metroidvania elements! Explore the ancient cave system and find new powers to help you overcome obstacles in your search for the Fountain of Kitty Youth.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB
Website

Our Dreadling

Developer / Publisher: Panopticorp

Jun 23, 2026

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- ability gated
- hand drawn
Sal's Sublime Sundae

Developer / Publisher: Rusty Bailey

2021

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- fantasy
- Semi-Linear
Muldulamulom

Developer: Mason Lindroth

2017

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- Micro / Mini
The Adventures of Poppe

Developer / Publisher: Shiny Byte Studio

2022

77%

Mostly Positive

52 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Micro / Mini
Stickman's Bad Luck

Developer / Publisher: TingThing

2023

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Semi-Linear
Simona's Requiem

Developer / Publisher: Team Simona

2021

92%

Very Positive

52 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- fantasy
- gothic
- relaxed
These Out of Control Booty Shaking Kittens are Ruining My Castlevania!

Developer: Sylvie

2020

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- cat
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- Micro / Mini
- no map
Aoi

Developer / Publisher: Pura Studio

2022

71%

Mostly Positive

42 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Early Access
Chefy-Chef

Developer: BUG-Studio

Publisher: Crescent Moon Games, Ratalaika Games

2022

91%

Positive

32 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- ability gated
- discrete levels
Bobo the Cat

Developer / Publisher: Bobo The Cat

2022

83%

Very Positive

60 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- cat
- Differences
- Free on Steam
- Game Jam Entry
- ability gated
Jack of Clubs

Developer / Publisher: Paul Bischoff

2024

100%

Positive

14 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Demo Available
Thief's Treasure

Developer / Publisher: Weasel Token

2018

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- MV Lite / Adjacent
- Differences
- Game Jam Entry
- stealth

Nine Lives Ninja: Explore!

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