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Kiln

An absurdly fun and unique multiplayer throw down, Kiln might be somewhat light on content, but it more than makes up for it with bags of character, immediacy, and infectious gameplay.
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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
80% User Score Based on 149 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

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About Kiln

Kiln is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game. It was developed by Double Fine Productions and was released on April 23, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Unique and charming concept combining pottery making and multiplayer brawler gameplay.
  • Highly creative and customizable pot creation system that affects gameplay and character abilities.
  • Engaging, approachable, and fun multiplayer matches with enjoyable maps and distinct pot classes.
  • Only one game mode available, leading to limited replayability and concerns about longevity.
  • Performance issues including poor optimization requiring high-end hardware and occasional crashes.
  • Mandatory Xbox app integration and awkward party/matchmaking systems hinder easy multiplayer with friends.

  • gameplay

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, creative pottery mechanics, satisfying customization, and accessible yet strategic combat. However, many reviewers note the limited content with only one game mode and few maps, causing the gameplay to grow repetitive, and some report performance issues and imbalanced mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the gameplay's unique concept and engaging core loop offer a fresh and enjoyable experience for those who appreciate its style.

    • “It was fun to craft my pots and I was very impressed at how many I could make; there are 8 different pot types and each have 3 different gameplay types.”
    • “The mechanics are simple enough to pick up quickly, but they create the kind of unpredictable chaos that leads to some absolutely ridiculous moments.”
    • “The competitive gameplay is very fun and there's strategy to winning and deciding what pot to use to complement the team build.”
    • “Limited gameplay, one mode to play, level to win mechanics, not easy to control fighting, just overall low quality.”
    • “Its such a shame because its so incredibly well made, but there aren't many maps, there is one game mode and honestly the gameplay gets old very fast.”
    • “It feels great to play but the gameplay is just so boring after a few matches I really can't see myself putting much time into this.”

  • graphics

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game features a charming and unique art style with beautiful, goofy visuals that fit its light-hearted, party-game vibe, and offers a variety of aesthetic customization. However, numerous users report significant performance and optimization issues, with poor frame rates even on mid to high-end PCs, which detracts from the overall smoothness and experience.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is really good.”
    • “Animations, sounds, music, and visuals are all top-notch goofy fun, and the quench maps, from Dionysus' dance floor to Hermes' giant conveyor belt mail-sorting facility, are as mechanically unique as they are thematically entertaining.”
    • “I love Double Fine, and I believed in this game. The concept is genuinely original, and the care put into the universe, the aesthetics, and the pottery mechanic radiates Double Fine's passion.”
    • “The optimization is asinine, please fix it I beg of you. It lags so bad the game doesn't even have AAA level graphics (which my ally is able to handle).”
    • “Running a 3050ti on all very low graphics settings and struggling to maintain 15fps.”
    • “My only problem is the optimisation; though I don't have a great PC, I know people who have tried this who do have far better PCs and have really struggled getting frames on higher quality graphics settings.”

  • optimization

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's unique concept and gameplay are praised, but its optimization is widely criticized, with many users experiencing poor performance even on high-end rigs and Steam Deck devices. While some improvements have been made since launch, significant frame rate issues, bugs, and hardware demands persist, limiting accessibility and player experience. Overall, performance remains a major area needing urgent patching and refinement.

    • “It wasn't great during the open beta and while it has improved with further optimization, I think a lot of people are going to be surprised at the recommended specs.”
    • “From a stability standpoint, the performance seems greatly improved since launch as well.”
    • “This is a perfect Steam Deck game; the handheld market will eat this game up once the performance issue is fixed.”
    • “Performance is absolutely abysmal and really needs to be fixed.”
    • “The optimization is asinine, please fix it. It lags so bad the game doesn't even have AAA-level graphics (which my ally is able to handle).”
    • “-again, horrific performance, on very low with all the AI stuff on still never above 50 fps.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users express interest in a potential story mode, hoping for a campaign or PvE element to explore the concept further. They note thematic depth, particularly around the tension between destruction and creation, suggesting a compelling narrative could be developed.

    • “And there’s even some story insofar as there are themes of the tension between destruction and creation.”
    • “I really would like to hear the story of how these guys came up with this concept.”
    • “I would really love a PvE or campaign/story, please.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for its quality, freshness, and ability to complement the game's unique and entertaining themes. It enhances the overall fun and vibe alongside top-notch animations and visuals. However, despite strong audio and design elements, some users find the gameplay less enjoyable.

    • “Such a breath of fresh air from the ideas, music, gameplay, and just overall vibe.”
    • “Animations, sounds, music, and visuals are all top notch goofy fun, and the quench maps, from Dionysus' dance floor to Hermes' giant conveyor belt mail-sorting facility, are as mechanically unique as they are thematically entertaining.”
    • “Great music, fantastic map design, super interesting map design.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its creative and unique humor that leaves a lasting impression, combining adorably silly elements with consistently funny moments.

    • “Df has always been creative, unique, and funny, and it really shows through here.”
    • “And that is an experience that, days after, I'm still laughing about.”
    • “Incredibly adorable with a good sense of humor.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes that prevent saving progress. These bugs undermine the multiplayer experience and contribute to a declining player base shortly after release.

    • “But frankly, it's a buggy multiplayer game with only one game mode and fewer than 30 active players within two months of release.”
    • “So many of my builds are lost because the game freezes up and doesn't let me save.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is viewed negatively, described as boring, trivial, and excessively time-consuming, particularly for unlocking features and achievements. It also encourages unproductive or frustrating behaviors like trolling and feeding.

    • “Cannot recommend until they fix the 'death from above' achievement, which is super boring, trivial, grindy, and rewards trolling/feeding/inting.”
    • “Suffers from grinding to unlock features.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming and engaging setting, creating an immersive and appealing environment for players.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions or battle passes, allowing players to make a single purchase and enjoy the full experience without additional costs.

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72%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews
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Kiln is a casual hack and slash game. Common tags for Kiln include surreal, gaming, family friendly, third person, mythology and others.

Kiln is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

Kiln was released on April 23, 2026.

Kiln was developed by Double Fine Productions.

Kiln has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Kiln for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Kiln is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Last Flag, Bleeding Edge, Spellcasters Chronicles, Spellbreak, Moonbreaker and others.