Kirby Video Game Series
A series of platformers with a pink, balloon-like hero in the title role. The series was created by the Japanese studio HAL Laboratory, which develops it in cooperation with the Nintendo corporation.
The father of the series Kirby is Masahiro Sakurai. The first game in the series - Kirby's Dream Land was released in 1992, and the adventures of the lovable creature appealed to users of the Nintendo Game Boy console. This encouraged the creators to develop the idea, which resulted in two games the following year: Kirby's Adventure i Kirby's Pinball Land. Over the course of 20 years, the series lived to see more than 20 installments (including spin-offs) on various hardware platforms produced by the Nintendo corporation.
The action of the games of the series Kirby takes place in the fantastic universe of Pop Star. The main character is a pink creature, which in appearance resembles a flexible balloon with flushed cheeks and red shoes. The plot in most games focuses on Kirby's struggle with the self-proclaimed ruler of the Land of Dreams - King Deded. His ally or foe may be the enigmatic Meta Knight.
The games included in the mainstream series are side-scrolling platformers that break out of the classic pattern, however. This is because Kirby's unusual abilities allow him to "inflate" and fly over obstacles, pull in enemies and take on their powers, as well as stretch (flatten) his shape.
Cycle Kirby is distinguished by the simplicity of its gameplay mechanics and control system. The visuals, usually kept in intense colors and friendly characters, are a clear nod of the developers to the younger part of the players. The game is usually accompanied by catchy background music.
According to the calculations of the Nintendo corporation, by September 2012 total sales of games in the series Kirby exceeded 33 million copies. The popularity of the brand is also evidenced by adaptations in the form of a TV anime series Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and manga comics. Occasionally, the main character also appears in mash-ups like Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
Kirby Series Evolution
2025
Kirby Air Riders
2025
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
2023
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
2022
Kirby's Dream Buffet
2022
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
2019
Super Kirby Clash
2019
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
2018
Kirby Star Allies
2017
Kirby: Battle Royale
2017
Kirby's Blowout Blast
2017
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
2016
Kirby: Planet Robobot
2015
Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush
2010
Kirby's Epic Yarn
2005
Kirby: Canvas Curse
2004
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Kirby Air Riders
November 20, 2025
Racing, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A spin-off of the popular Kirby series, offered in a form of a racing game. Kirby: Air Riders allows us to play as Kirby and other Nintendo characters, participating in crazy races taking place on the ground, above the surface of the water and in the air. The game supports both singleplayer and multiplayer (local or online).
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
August 28, 2025
Arcade, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
An improved and enhanced version of the popular 3D platformer from Nintendo. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World features a brand new area for us to explore, along with its new story. The game is also running in a better framerate than the original.
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
February 24, 2023
Arcade, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A remastered and enhanced with new content version of the 2011 platform game. In Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, we play as Kirby, who, along with his friends, travels the planet Popstar in search of parts from a crashed spaceship.
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Kirby's Dream Buffet
August 17, 2022
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Online, Party Game, TPP.
A party party game and spin-off of the popular platform game series. In Kirby's Dream Buffet, two to four players are tasked with navigating obstacle courses and collecting the food they encounter along the way in preparation for confronting their fellow players.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
March 25, 2022
Arcade, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, 3D Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
3D platform game with fluffy hero in the lead role. In Kirby and the Forgotten Land we go to the land full of ruins of an old civilization and fight with hostile creatures living there, jumping on platforms and avoiding numerous traps.
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Super Kirby Clash
September 4, 2019
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Nintendo Exclusive.
Action game with RPG elements, designed for multiplayer fun. In Super Kirby Clash, up to four players face powerful bosses as they progress, gaining the resources needed to manufacture and upgrade equipment and advance to new levels.
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Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
March 8, 2019
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A special version of Kirby's Epic Yarn, an eye-catching platformer in which we play the title character who is a charming wool ball. Compared to the original, the title has been extended with an additional game mode, various mini-games and previously inaccessible skills of the main character.
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Kirby Star Allies
March 16, 2018
Action, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another entry in the popular series of platform games developed by, among other developers, the Japanese studio HAL Laboratory. The game was developed for Nintendo Switch and – similarly to previous entries in the series – it enables the player to assume the role of the titular character, who travels through vast and varied levels. During the game they must jump between platforms, avoid traps and dangers and fight encountered enemies, among which there are large, powerful bosses. The developers implemented a novelty to the series – the enemies can become allies if Kirby throws enough hearts at them. The allies can be controlled by artificial intelligence or by other players. This enables the protagonist to combine his abilities with the power of elements obtained from his companions.
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Kirby: Battle Royale
November 3, 2017
Arcade, Beat 'em Up, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
An action game with fighting game features. It was developed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kirby series. Kirby: Battle Royale was developed by HAL Laboratory. The studio created ten gameplay modes. In one of them the player must collect rocks and deliver them to special devices. In another the player must transport rockets to cannons that shoot at a boss. In general the gameplay focuses on fighting other players. The game supports local and online multiplayer for up to four players. They fight each other on a small arena by using powers of the titular Kirby. He can throw a lasso, control ice, use sword etc. The gameplay mechanics aren’t complicated, but winning requires training and learning advantages and weaknesses of the characters. The game is designed for multiplayer, but it can be also played in single player training mode.
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Kirby's Blowout Blast
July 6, 2017
Arcade, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Isometric View.
An expanded version of the Kirby 3D Rumble minigame from Kirby: Planet Robobot. The gameplay is focused on traveling through 3D levels in which we must eliminate many enemies and collect coins in the shortest possible amount of time. Kirby's Blowout Blast is based on the same rules, but the levels are now more complex with additional enemies and bosses. The main character, a pink creature called Kirby, can swallow enemies and then spit them out at other enemies. Time is important in Kirby's Blowout Blast, which means that the players need to have good reflexes during fights. We can get additional points by hitting several enemies with one shot or eliminate them one by one without missing. We can be rewarded with one of three ranks, bronze, silver and gold, on more than 25 levels. Kirby's Blowout Blast encourages the players to replay the levels and to top their previous scores.
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
April 12, 2017
Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game by Nintendo, utilizing a free-to-play model. As the title implies, the players take on the roles of Kirbys, who participate in team battles with boss enemies threatening the Dream Kingdom. The team can consist of up to four players, and to win you have to cooperate with others and make use of your strengths. There are four kinds of Kirbys to choose from (Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore and Beam Mage), and every one of them has their own unique abilities. One Kirby can be physically strong, while the other heals his companions. When your team succeeds, you earn experience points, which increase your stats. Moreover, the resources you collect during the game can be used to craft new equipment. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe features microtransactions — to participate in battle, you need Vigor points, which renew automatically over time, but they can also be bought for Gem Apples, the in-game currency sold for real-life money. Gem Apples can also be useful when you want to continue the battle right after losing. The currency can also be earned as you play by participating in Heroic missions or visiting the Bandana Waddle Dee's tree.
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Kirby: Planet Robobot
April 28, 2016
Action, 2.5D, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another installment in the platformer series for Nintendo 3DS. The titular protagonist of Kirby: Planet Robobot is a little pink fellow who has to bring back order to the Dream Land, as it was attacked by mechanical entities causing turmoil that needs to be dealt with. Mechanics are similar to those in the previous installments. The player travels through platform levels, uncovers secrets, and fights enemies – Kirby swallows them, which allows him to gain their special skills. The most important novelty are the mechanical armors – they enable him to overcome otherwise impassable obstacles. Kirby: Planet Robobot offers a single player campaign and the co-operation mode named Kirby Clash, in which three players face powerful bosses. From the technological point of view, it is a 2.5D platformer in which you can go deep into levels.
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Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush
January 22, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
A 2D platform game featuring Kirby, one of the most famous Nintendo game characters. The production, which is a spiritual successor to Kirby: Power Paintbrush for DS, was developed for Wii U. The game utilizes the GamePad and its touchscreen. You use it to draw rainbow platforms in the clay world, which are then used by Kirby to move around and also avoid obstacles and enemies. There are standard levels and special maps, on which Kirby transforms into various machines and vehicles, such as .e.g. a submarine or a tank. This makes the gameplay more platformer-like, which is evident from boss battles, usually taking place at the end of a given level. The game features nice, very colorful visuals.
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe
January 11, 2014
Arcade, 2.5D, Internet, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe is the first installment of the popular in Japan Kirby series, which was released on the Nintendo 3DS console. Again we are dealing with a colorful side-scrolled platformer, whose main character is a pink ball with the ability to absorb various objects and spit them out with great power. In comparison to previous editions of Triple Deluxe has been enriched with new powers for the main character and competitive multiplayer mode for four people.
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Kirby's Dream Collection
July 19, 2012
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Kirby's Dream Collection is a package of classic arcade games, released on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the brand. Players have the opportunity to recall the adventures of a friendly character presented in the trilogy of Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby's Adventure, Kirby Super Star and Kirby 64. The compilation developers also took care of surprises in the form of additional levels or an interactive calendar.
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Kirby: Mass Attack
August 4, 2011
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
An adventure platform game addressed to younger players. The title Kirby is torn apart into ten independent parts by an evil sorcerer. We start by controlling only one of them, but with time they join the next. Overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles requires the use of all creatures under our command.
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Kirby's Epic Yarn
October 17, 2010
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The popular mascot Nintendo returns to the platform roots of the cycle, although it also offers an interesting innovation. Kirby is able to change its shape and transform itself into e.g. a submarine, a combat robot or a sports car. The authors have prepared a campaign for a single player and a cooperation mode for two people.
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Kirby Super Star Ultra
September 22, 2008
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Another part of Kirby's adventures. As usual, we are dealing here with a combination of adventure elements with dynamic action and multicolored world.
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
February 25, 2008
Arcade, Multiplayer, 3D Platformers, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Re-edition of the three-dimensional platformer, which originally appeared on Nintendo 64. We play the role of the title ghost, setting out to search for fragments of broken crystal.
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Kirby Squeak Squad
December 4, 2006
Arcade, 2D, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Kirby Squeak Squad is a two-dimensional arcade game about the adventures of a pink hero with round shapes. Unlike its predecessor, Canvas Curse, the next edition of Nintendo's work focuses mainly on platform elements, thus returning to the roots of the series.
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Kirby: Canvas Curse
June 13, 2005
Arcade, 2D, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Kirby's story began when he met a sorceress on his way, who was responsible for turning the whole world into one big picture. She then transformed our main character into a ball, and he decided to set off on a journey to restore the old world order and return to his original character.
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Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
July 2, 2004
Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Platformers, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Two-dimensional platformer with the title role of the Nintendo mascot. Our hero is cut into four equal parts and before he defeats evil once again he will have to reunite. The game focuses on multiplayer mode for up to four people, although it also allows you to have fun alone.
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Kirby Air Ride
October 13, 2003
Racing, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
The prototype of this game was released on the N64 console. Now, in a refreshed version, we take on the role of Kirby's friendly spirit and race with the use of various shuttles on different, colourful routes.
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Kirby Series News
Kirby Air Riders release date revealed for November during 45-minute livestream
Game Director Masahiro Sakurai hosted a 45-minute livestream for Kirby Air Riders, which revealed a release date planned for this November.
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August 19, 2025
How to watch the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct tomorrow and what to expect
Nintendo announced a 45-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct for tomorrow, hosted by game director Masahiro Sakurai, which means the length shouldn't be a surprise.
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August 18, 2025
Kirby Air Riders announced 22 years after the original
After 22 years, a new Kirby Air Riders game will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025. This was the secret project Sakurai was working on.
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April 2, 2025
Not Just Xbox, Switch Could Get More Expensive Too
Nintendo, despite recent promises, is considering raising the price of the Nintendo Switch console. Outstanding sales of exclusive games may prevent this.
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November 9, 2022
Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct Will Bring Big Presentation of Switch Games
After a long hiatus, Nintendo is back with another big episode of Nintendo Direct. The upcoming show will focus on games that will be released on Switch in the coming months.
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February 8, 2022
Nintendo Direct Summary - Kirby, Bayonetta 3 and More
The third Nintendo Direct of 2021 is behind us. During the 40-minute stream a lot of news was presented, including some that pleasantly surprised Switch fans.
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September 24, 2021