Kentum

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Kentum is a multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Tlön Industries and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Kentum is a hilarious platformer featuring both single-player and local co-op split-screen modes for two players. After awakening in the year 10,000, you must explore, craft, and automate a base to survive in a dynamic world filled with strange creatures and challenging seasons. With good graphics and intense grinding, teamwork and knowledge are key to thriving.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Kentum offers a unique blend of crafting, base building, and metroidvania exploration, making it a fun and addictive experience.
The game features great humor, engaging voice acting, and a charming art style that enhances the overall enjoyment.
Players appreciate the depth of exploration and the satisfaction of unlocking new abilities and crafting options throughout the game.

The game suffers from a lack of clear instructions and online resources, which can lead to frustrating moments of being stuck.
Many players find the combat system clunky and frustrating, with issues related to hit detection and character movement.
The spoilage system and tedious resource management, particularly with plant watering, detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players appreciating the innovative mechanics and engaging exploration elements, while others find the gameplay tedious and shallow, particularly criticizing the micromanagement and base-building aspects. The initial fun and polished feel can diminish over time, leading to frustration with repetitive tasks and resource management. Overall, the game appeals to fans of crafting and exploration, but may disappoint those seeking deeper combat and gameplay variety.
- “Really innovative gameplay and interesting game.”
- “This game is always throwing a new goal at you and some new mechanic that lets you further explore or get a new gadget.”
- “If you’re into exploration and crafting games, you’ll absolutely love it — those are its core mechanics.”
- “All in all, I'm annoyed with the shallow gameplay; the combat is limited and frustrating, and the demo seems purposefully designed to mislead.”
- “The start of the game was interesting and fun with great voiceovers, but later gameplay just becomes tedious and irritating.”
- “The gameplay itself is mostly a drag; too much micromanagement of the base (and spoilage!), the base-building part is shallow, repetitive, and is mostly about getting as many farm plots as you can, which you constantly have to water. Initially, when you can't afford robot arms, you also constantly have to farm them until your organic materials spoil.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the material farming enjoyable and the early game engaging, many criticize the crafting system and resource management as tedious, particularly due to spoilage and the need for constant resource collection. Despite these frustrations, some players appreciate the dynamic gameplay and the presence of exploration and upgrades, which help mitigate the grind.
- “A pro tip for anyone struggling in the game due to a lack of resources: at the beginning, you can adjust various game mechanics to ensure that the experience is engaging without becoming tedious.”
- “The crafting system is genuinely so tedious because of the spoilage system and lackluster automation.”
- “This quickly turns into an incredibly tedious chore that dominates most of your playtime, forcing you to spend huge chunks of each session just running around watering.”
- “Ultimately, the game appears to promise a unique structure for building factories combined with world exploration while you wait for your factory to run, but really ends up being a game about grinding resources and never feeling like you can walk too far away from base.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received for its humor, engaging dialogue, and interesting setting, though it is criticized for an abrupt ending and a lack of depth in the main quest line, which relies heavily on item collection. While the initial narrative is enjoyable and sets up potential for future expansions, players feel it loses momentum as the game progresses, leaving them wanting more substantial content. Overall, the blend of lighthearted storytelling and exploration is appreciated, but the execution leaves some players dissatisfied.
- “The ending definitely leaves the door open for a sequel or expansions— I won’t spoil anything, but there are so many directions this story could take for an even more relaxing and fun experience.”
- “Great setting, cozy sound/music (mostly ambient though, which is fitting but maybe not for everyone) and quite interesting story/humor with good voice acting.”
- “Solid mechanics, beautiful art style, an engaging story full of fun and witty dialogue.”
- “Edit: also, as another review mentioned, the story just abruptly stops.”
- “Like you are with your robot buddy in space in the intro talking about this and that and then you land on the planet and start building the base with some missions here and there and then you find machine aaaaaaaand... then it stops.”
- “It starts with a lot of story, but then just stops.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its clever writing and charm, resonating particularly well with players familiar with corporate culture. The voice acting enhances the comedic elements, making character interactions and dialogue enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and immersive experience.
- “The humor is also very well done; it hits especially well for all the corporate slaves.”
- “It is surprisingly captivating and funny with terrific voice acting and writing.”
- “I love the characters and their interactions, real funny stuff.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and distinct environments, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the creative creature designs and the overall visual appeal, which enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of solid mechanics and beautiful artwork has left a positive impression on many reviewers.
- “The art style is gorgeous; every zone feels distinct and special.”
- “Absolutely gorgeous game with a fantastic art style and cool flora and fauna.”
- “No dedicated graphics card :/”
- “I played Kentum back when it was just a demo, and I instantly fell in love with its atmosphere, visuals, and mechanics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly highlighting major lighting glitches that occur when placing a puffback in a large vita. These glitches detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “There are huge lighting glitches when placing a puffback in a large vita.”
- “The game crashes frequently during intense gameplay, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes and bugs that disrupted my gaming experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, delivering a smooth performance with minimal stuttering in visuals.
- “The game runs smoothly; the visuals are fluid and don't stutter.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is primarily ambient, creating a cozy atmosphere that complements the setting and story, though it may not appeal to everyone. Players appreciate the pleasant original soundtrack and effective voice acting, which enhance the overall experience.
- “Great setting, cozy sound/music (mostly ambient though, which is fitting but maybe not for everyone) and quite interesting story/humor with good voice acting.”
- “The game looks quite nice, the atmosphere hits, and the original soundtrack is quite pleasant to listen to (when it plays).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by the combat mechanics, which, while not the main focus, effectively convey the vulnerability of the character "notdave." Players feel a sense of tension and immersion, suggesting that adjustments to damage interactions could further deepen the emotional experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players are captivated by the atmosphere of Kentum, praising its visuals and immersive mechanics that create a compelling experience from the very beginning.
- “I played Kentum back when it was just a demo, and I instantly fell in love with its atmosphere, visuals, and mechanics.”