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We filtered the 47 games similar to KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT down to the 8 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Aztaka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT.

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The best metroidvania games like KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and setting medieval, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

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#2Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on setting

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics and crafting mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: tone.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: setting.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: game mode.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeCozyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeExploration2DDark

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: tone and setting.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeExploration2DMagic

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT: tone and setting.

It predates KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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