RPGFit check
Is Kite worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action players who want combat built around maintaining distance from enemies
- Players who enjoy crafting and character progression during battle-focused campaigns
- Speedrunners and completionists interested in flexible scoring and 20 achievements
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced adventure with little direct combat may find the battles too frenetic
- Those wanting a compact upgrade system may find the 76-point skill tree and crafting progression too involved
- Players looking for a primarily story-driven experience may prefer a game with less emphasis on enemy encounters
Our take on Kite
The defining mechanic is kiting: firing backward while retreating from charging enemies, turning distance management into the central combat skill.
What is Kite?
Kite is an action game about reclaiming Arch City, a secret weapons facility occupied by rogue defense systems.
Players control a Human Operated Remote Droid and fight through squads of bots, turrets, and large bosses. Combat centers on kiting: moving away from charging enemies while firing backward to maintain distance. Destructible pixel-art environments support objective-based battles, while rescued scientists unlock more than 100 crafting designs. A 76-point skill tree provides upgrade combinations, and friendly mini-bots can join the fight. The game also includes a flexible scoring system for thorough runs and speedrunning, an original synthwave soundtrack, 3D sound effects, and 20 Steam Achievements.
How Kite plays
- 01Kiting Combat
- Players retreat from charging enemies while firing behind them to control distance during fights.
- 02Destructible Environments
- Pixel-art battle areas can be damaged and broken during combat.
- 03Crafting Unlocks
- Rescuing scientists opens access to more than 100 crafting designs.
- 04Skill Tree
- A 76-point progression system contains upgrade combinations.
- 05Friendly Mini-Bots
- Players can develop a group of small allied robots to assist in combat.
- 06Flexible Scoring
- Scoring supports both thorough play and speedrunning.
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Kite: platforms & release
Is Kite worth it?
It is worth it if: action players who want combat built around maintaining distance from enemies. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced adventure with little direct combat may find the battles too frenetic.
Where can I download Kite?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Kite's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Kite on?
Windows only.
