Fit check
Is KIDS worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players seeking a brief interactive experience rather than a long game
- Fans of abstract animation with minimal stated structure
- Players interested in the creators’ work after PLUG & PLAY
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for extended gameplay beyond a 15-to-30-minute session
- Players seeking a broad game structure with many described systems or activities
Our take on KIDS
Its brief, animation-led format keeps the experience focused, but gives up the length and breadth associated with larger games. The interaction is centered on crowd movement, so the trade-off is a narrow activity range rather than a wider set of mechanics.
What is KIDS?
KIDS is an interactive animation created by Michael Frei and Mario von Rickenbach.
The game centers on moving alongside crowds or opposing their movement until no one remains. Its structure is brief and focused, with a stated play time of 15 to 30 minutes. It is the creators’ second collaboration after PLUG & PLAY.
How KIDS plays
- 01Crowd Movement
- The central interaction involves moving in harmony with groups or pushing against their movement.
- 02Short Playtime
- A complete session is expected to take between 15 and 30 minutes.
- 03Interactive Animation
- The game combines animation by Michael Frei with programming by Mario von Rickenbach.
KIDS compared to similar games
KIDS focuses on moving with or against crowds and lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Plug & Play is another short interactive animation by the same creators, but it centers on surreal interactions with plugs and has a shorter 10-to-15-minute play time.
KIDS: platforms & release
Is KIDS worth it?
It is worth it if: players seeking a brief interactive experience rather than a long game. Skip it if: players looking for extended gameplay beyond a 15-to-30-minute session.
Where can I download KIDS?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens KIDS's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is KIDS on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
