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Spin-off titles divert from the main series in a similar manner to Sub-Games, but are much larger in scope and entirely separate titles. These titles often experiment with other genres, and are generally not considered to be [[canon]] with the main series. The most prominent spin-off titles include ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' - a full-fledged racing game, ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' - a 'touch platformer' where Kirby has to be guided using the [[Nintendo DS]] stylus, and ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' - a more traditional platformer, but with fundamentally different mechanics to that of the main series.

These are the twelve main platformers in the ''Kirby'' series, with each game's Japanese title beginning with 星のカービィ (''Hoshi no Kābī'', "Kirby of the Stars"). The games feature Kirby's signature [[inhale]], as well as his [[Copy Ability]] (with [[Kirby's Dream Land|one exception]]). These games are also considered to be confirmed [[canon]].

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These are games that do not follow the traditional formula of the main series, and take on a wide variety of genres. Many of these have unconfirmed status in [[canon]].

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|A remake of ''Kirby Super Star''.

|Compilation of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', and ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' to celebrate Kirby's 20th anniversary. Includes an original game mode called [[New Challenge Stages]], a soundtrack CD and 45 page book containing artwork and other behind-the-scenes information covering Kirby's history. Never released in Europe and Australia.

There are five known ''Kirby'' games were under development at some point but were never released. They are regarded as [[:Category:Cancelled games|cance{{l}}ed games]].

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|Eventually released on the [[Nintendo GameCube]].

|A main-series game for [[Nintendo GameCube]] featuring a revamped [[Helper]] system based on that of ''Kirby Super Star'' alongside the camera perspective of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. It was scrapped due to issues designing levels playable in both single player and multiplayer. Had it released, it would have become the eighth mainline ''Kirby'' game. Three more builds followed, with only the last being released as ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.

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|Kirby is the hero of the franchise and the primary playable character in each game. His powers, which are vital to the gameplay of most {{installment}}s, include inhaling objects and creatures in order to either spit them out again or steal their ability, as well as inflating himself, enabling him to fly. In most games, he must use his unique powers to save his homeland [[Dream Land]], the planet [[Popstar]] on which it is located or even the entire galaxy from the respective game's main antagonist.

|King Dedede is the self-proclaimed king of Dream Land and Kirby's archrival, though rarely the main antagonist. Although portrayed as greedy and selfish primarily in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', where he steals all of Dream Land's food for himself, he often means well throughout the series, but ends up {{UserLang|us=antagonizing|gb=antagonising}} Kirby due to a misunderstanding or being mind-controlled by the true villain. Once the misunderstanding has been resolved or the mind-control has been broken, however, he often ends up helping Kirby, most notably in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', where he is one of the game's main heroes.

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|A [[Waddle Dee]] who is distinguished only by his blue bandana, Bandana Waddle Dee is one of King Dedede's most loyal subjects. However, he is also very good friends with Kirby, forcing him to sometimes choose between the two. He can wield both a [[Spear]] and a [[Parasol]] in combat with good efficacy, but he usually avoids fighting unless necessary, aiming to help the main characters by tossing them [[Assist Star]]s instead. He got his first starring role in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'', and he went on to become a recurring major character in the ''Kirby'' franchise.

Lesser-known characters who have made more than one plot-significant appearance in the series include the following:

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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', many smaller cameos in other titles

|Several large animals help Kirby out during some of his adventures, letting him ride them and putting their own spin on his [[Copy Ability]] attacks. While they have seemingly retired since the events of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', they can often be seen in the background or as cameos in more recent titles, most recently appearing as [[Dream Friend]]s and as part of the [[Clean|Cleaning]] move-set in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.

|One of Kirby's companions, who operates separately from him.

|Gooey is a blue blob creature with a long tongue and beady eyes which tend to wander. He is made of the same stuff as [[Dark Matter]], but is not evil, instead becoming good friends with Kirby and being somewhat goofy in character. Gooey can grab enemies with his tongue and copy their abilities like Kirby, and he can also transform into a 'Mock Matter' form in order to fly about and fire dark lasers like his evil counterparts.

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|An evil entity which often takes the form of a circular cloud of black energy with a single large eye and sometimes frills on its sides. Its main characteristic is its ability to engulf worlds and possess their inhabitants, typically using [[Dark Matter (cloud)|dark clouds]] to achieve this. Kirby often has to battle possessed characters in order to free them from Dark Matter's grasp. To actually drive off Dark Matter, Kirby often needs to use a special weapon or ability to pierce its core and defeat it from within.

|Other beings suspected to be associated with Dark Matter include [[Zero]], [[0²]], [[Miracle Matter]], [[Dark Matter Clone]], [[Dark Nebula]], [[Dark Mind]], [[King D-Mind]], and [[Void Termina]].

|A young painter girl who came to Popstar from another world to study art. She befriends Kirby and paints items for him to use on his adventures, but she is also possessed by the villainous [[Dark Matter]], and forced to fight her pink friend. Adeleine is a very talented painter, as her paintings will often pop out of the frame becoming the genuine objects, including [[food]] and other helpful items.

|It is still ambigious if she and [[Ado]] [[Ado#Ado or Adeleine|are the same person]].

|Ribbon is a young fairy girl who hails from [[Ripple Star]]. She is assaulted by [[Dark Matter]] while trying to usher the [[Crystal Shard|great crystal]] to safety, which leads to Kirby helping her get the shattered crystal pieces back. Ribbon directly assists Kirby in the final battle against [[0²]].

|Ribbon appears alongside [[Adeleine]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', with the two serving together as a [[Dream Friend]].

|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra|Ultra]]''), ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''

|An unassuming jester who can be seen balancing on a ball. He tasks Kirby to stop the sun and moon from fighting by calling upon the [[Galactic Nova]] to grant him a wish to do so, but betrays Kirby by stealing the wish and using it to grant himself immense power. Kirby then has to defeat him by disabling Galactic Nova, then engaging Marx in combat, causing both to be destroyed in the end. Marx also appears in ''Kirby Star Allies'' as a playable [[Dream Friend]] where he retains characteristics from his normal form and his mutated boss form.

|A villain who appears once as a Dream Friend.

|An evil [[Mirror World]] counterpart to [[Meta Knight]] who acts as an agent of [[Dark Mind]]. He was responsible for sealing Meta Knight away in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', and also split Kirby into four nearly-identical copies (a questionable tactic). As the series progressed, Dark Meta Knight gradually gained more and more distinguishing features, such as the slash mark on his mask and his tattered wings, along with his Mirror Galaxia sword.

|A wily magician mouse who leads the thieving band known as the [[Squeaks]]. He causes trouble for Kirby the first time they meet due to a misunderstanding over a [[Treasure Chest]], but they later become allies. He possesses the [[Triple Star]] Cane, a powerful weapon which can be used to destroy evil entities like [[Dark Nebula]].

|Often called "the greatest warrior in the galaxy", Galacta Knight is usually called upon in [[Extra Game]]s by a villain or other morally ambiguous character to test the strength of the main character (usually [[Meta Knight]]). Galacta Knight's origin and motive are unknown, but he is capable of absurdly powerful magic attacks, and for this reason, is usually sealed away in a crystal or in [[Another Dimension]].

|In ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', he is referred to as the Aeon Hero.

|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|{{KRtDL KAW}}]]'', ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition|Kirby's Dream Collection]]'', ''[[Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe]]'', ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'', ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''

|An alien wizard and known fibber from the planet [[Halcandra]]. He pilots the [[Lor Starcutter]], an [[Ancients|ancient]] starship capable of traveling across dimensions. Kirby and co. agree to help him when his ruined ship comes crashing down to Popstar by collecting the pieces, but why he crashed in the first place is a bit of a mystery. In ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' and ''Super Kirby Clash'', he runs the [[Gem Apple]] [[Magolor's Shoppe|Shoppe]], selling Team Kirby everything they need for their adventure.

|An arachnid mage from [[Floralia]], who sought nothing else but to please his [[Queen Sectonia|gracious queen]]. When she desired to take over the land, Taranza supported her by capturing the hero of [[Dream Land]], though he didn't quite get the right man. When this became apparent, the queen, mad with power, struck him away, causing him to doubt his loyalty, and join forces with Kirby and King Dedede to put her out of her misery.

|A villain who temporarily turns to Kirby's side.

|Once the executive assistant of the [[Haltmann Works Company]], Susie is heavily armed with advanced alien technology, including a blaster, a rotor-based transporter, and most notoriously, her giant mechanical business suit. She was an enemy to Kirby during the occupation of Planet [[Popstar]], but reluctantly turned to his side after [[President Haltmann|her father]] was taken by [[Star Dream]]. Even so, she still aims to carry on her father's legacy.