Fit check
Is Next of Kin worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure-game fans who prefer clue gathering and puzzles over combat
- Players seeking a short, story-led experience
- Fans of 2D games with 16-bit RPG-inspired visuals
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a long adventure with extensive exploration or progression
- Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay or mechanically demanding action
- Players who prefer open-ended stories over a focused investigation
Our take on Next of Kin
Its focused story and short format keep the investigation contained, but that design leaves little room for extended exploration, character progression, or repeated play beyond uncovering the central mystery.
What is Next of Kin?
Next of Kin follows Thomas after he wakes to discover that his wife, Martha, has disappeared from their new home in the countryside village of Mjolkebo.
The game combines a cinematic 2D presentation with visual elements inspired by 16-bit role-playing games. Progress centers on searching for clues, solving puzzles, and piecing together what happened to Martha. Its story moves between lighter and more serious subjects, supported by an original soundtrack that accompanies key moments. The structure is intended as a short experience, focusing on a contained investigation rather than a long-form adventure.
How Next of Kin plays
- 01Clue-based investigation
- Thomas searches for evidence and works through puzzles to determine what happened to Martha.
- 02Cinematic 2D presentation
- The game tells its story through a two-dimensional format with visual influences from 16-bit RPGs.
- 03Original soundtrack
- Composed music accompanies important parts of the story.
- 04Mixed story tone
- The narrative includes both light-hearted moments and more serious subject matter.
Next of Kin compared to similar games
Next of Kin centers on a short, story-led investigation with clue finding and puzzle solving in a cinematic 2D format. Jusant also combines adventure and puzzles, but its structure focuses on climbing a tall tower, managing stamina, exploring routes, and uncovering an older civilization's secrets.
Next of Kin: platforms & release
Is Next of Kin worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure-game fans who prefer clue gathering and puzzles over combat. Skip it if: players looking for a long adventure with extensive exploration or progression.
Where can I download Next of Kin?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Next of Kin's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Next of Kin on?
Windows only.
