Kindergarten 3

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Kindergarten 3 is a single player action game. It was developed by Sean Young and was released on June 18, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Kindergarten 3 plunges players into a mysterious, goo-infested new school where the principal and students have vanished, and strange events unfold. Encounter quirky characters like a rhyming teacher, a troublemaker, and a gator-loving boy while uncovering secrets. Navigate chaos and help classmates solve bizarre puzzles in this darkly comedic adventure.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

story102 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game maintains the dark humor and charm of the previous installments, providing a fun and engaging experience.
New characters are introduced, adding fresh dynamics to the story while still incorporating familiar faces from earlier games.
The puzzles are enjoyable and challenging, with a good balance of humor and absurdity throughout the gameplay.

The game feels shorter and less content-rich compared to Kindergarten 2, with the removal of features like the Monstermon battles and character customization.
Some missions lack clear direction, leading to confusion and frustration for players trying to progress.
The absence of certain beloved characters and the overall linearity of the game detracts from the replayability and depth that fans expect.

story
347 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Kindergarten 3" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its humor and character development while others feel it lacks the depth and engagement of its predecessors. Some users enjoyed the intricate mission designs and the continuation of overarching plotlines, but criticized the linearity and simplicity of the gameplay, which detracted from the exploration and complexity found in earlier installments. Overall, while the narrative is entertaining and retains the series' signature dark humor, it is seen as less innovative and more constrained compared to the first two games.
- “The story is the best!”
- “Great game with a great art, music, and story.”
- “The story's wild, the characters are unpredictable, and it kept me hooked the whole time.”
- “It's a game that focuses on the story and writing over gameplay, which is fine, but the writing is not up to par.”
- “The story feels very linear.”
- “The decision to establish that schools across the area are kidnapping and experimenting on kids makes sense at first, but it really limits storytelling opportunities for this game and everything after it, considering they'll always have to follow this plot now without serious retcons, and it's already gotten stale.”
humor
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its dark, chaotic, and absurd nature, maintaining the quirky charm of the previous installments while introducing new characters and scenarios that elicit laughter. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and the blend of morbid themes with comedic elements, although some feel that the humor has lost some of its shock value compared to earlier games. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of dark humor and puzzle-solving.
- “The humor is darker, sharper, and way more chaotic.”
- “I still had a hell of a good time playing it; the story is still super weird-funny in a very kindergarten™️ way, and the puzzles are fun, a little easy, but fun.”
- “The writing is better than ever with even more clever exchanges and responses with every character, many of which had me laughing constantly.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of unique mechanics compared to previous entries in the series. While some appreciate the smoothness and fun of the gameplay, others feel it is overly simplistic and misses key features like the money system and monstermon battles, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the game is enjoyable for fans of the series, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking more depth and innovation in gameplay.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the riddles part is really fun.”
- “With streamlined gameplay, an eerie yet whimsical soundtrack, and a disturbingly absurd sense of humor, it’s the most polished entry yet.”
- “Enjoyed the gameplay and recommend it to everyone who liked the first and second versions.”
- “It's a game that focuses on the story and writing over gameplay, which is fine, but the writing is not up to par.”
- “The removal of the money system, present in both games prior to this, impacted the gameplay noticeably.”
- “There are a lot of minor negatives in the gameplay loop and there is content that is missing from the previous titles that really should not have been removed.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the latest installment of the Kindergarten series have received widespread praise for their vibrant and improved art style, blending elements from previous games while enhancing detail and animation quality. Many players appreciate the cleaner yet sketchy aesthetic, although some express disappointment over the removal of certain features and the overall tone feeling less dark and disturbing compared to earlier titles. Despite these critiques, the visuals are generally regarded as a significant upgrade, contributing positively to the game's engaging story and humor.
- “The art style and graphics were spectacular, the quests and assignments page felt more organized and easy to follow plus the story was engaging and enjoyable!”
- “The previous games had their basic rooms and some visual storytelling along with minimal shading and that was fine, but the map in this game really does feel like the graphic designers put in a ton of work to make every classroom tell a story.”
- “This game is a lot more detailed than the first two, and not to mention how much the graphics have improved since the first one.”
- “I’ve been a long time fan of the kindergarten series and have been excited for this game for a while, but really… it’s disappointed me. The visuals have just gotten more and more vibrant, the horror is almost completely gone. In the first game, everything was a lot darker and the boss fight felt more disturbing, and now it just felt like I was playing some cartoon game. It didn’t feel scary or disturbing, and additionally, this game is way smaller than the last one. In the last game, we were given tons of new mechanics and content that were not in the first game, and in this one, it feels like all of those new mechanics were just completely abandoned.”
- “The pixel art style also feels more disjointed somehow, with the lineless and lined look clashing a lot.”
- “I enjoy the kindergarten series and I enjoyed this one too, but sometimes there are graphical issues where things just break. They removed the monstermon cards and battling, not to mention the custom outfits. I loved the customizability of the last game, and they removed money (other than the one Felix and Monty give).”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious but still enjoyable, with many players appreciating the humor and charm of the series. However, the repetitive nature of missions and the need for extensive grinding to achieve completion can be frustrating, leading some to feel disappointed, especially when compared to previous installments. Quality-of-life features like text skipping are welcomed, but players still express a desire for more streamlined methods to collect items without excessive repetition.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It wasn’t so much as challenging as it was tedious, and the grind level necessary for the ending made it incredibly disappointing to see an alternate version of the same thing we saw in K2.”
- “I wish once we'd completed all the story quests there was a way to jump to any point in the timeline in order to just grab them and go, because repeating the same quest 6 or 7 times for one card can be really tedious.”
- “This game is tedious enough that I, a completionist, am not going to bother with getting all 50 cards.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many players appreciate its eerie yet whimsical quality and fitting nature, some feel it doesn't match the vibe of previous installments. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for enhancing the polished gameplay and contributing to the game's unique atmosphere, though a few users expressed a desire for a different main theme.
- “With streamlined gameplay, an eerie yet whimsical soundtrack, and a disturbingly absurd sense of humor, it’s the most polished entry yet.”
- “Amazing game, you can feel the effort put into the art, music, and the story.”
- “The music is still so fitting.”
- “I only wish the main music would be different.”
- “7.1 if music is playing and something makes a sound, the music stops before and after sounds occur.”
- “7.1 if music is playing and something makes a sound, the music stops before and after sounds occur.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many reviewers noting a lack of content compared to its predecessors, which diminishes the charm and variety that encouraged multiple playthroughs. While some missions offer replay value, they can quickly become repetitive, and the reduced freedom of choice further detracts from the experience. Consequently, many feel that the game does not justify its price tag due to these shortcomings.
- “The playable character's commentary to the player is really fun too, and it's a nice contrast to other self-aware playable characters.”
- “Overall, this game lacks a lot of content that makes it a pretty big downgrade compared to Kindergarten 2, and also removes a lot of replayability and stuff that brought a lot of life to those games.”
- “There's just generally a lack of content in this installment that gave a lot of subtle charm and replayability to the previous games.”
- “Overall, this game lacks a lot of content that makes it a pretty big downgrade compared to Kindergarten 2 (and even Kindergarten 1 in my opinion), and also removes a lot of replayability and stuff that brought a lot of life to those games.”
- “I also think this game doesn't have the content or replayability to justify its price tag.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits a mix of amusing glitches and frustrating bugs, with players experiencing occasional major issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as having to restart fetch quests. While some bugs are expected shortly after release, they can detract from the overall experience.
- “However, I found myself getting into several glitches and annoying parts of the game that made one mess up send you to the beginning of the period and redo the whole fetch quest again.”
- “It can be a little buggy which is frustrating, but I only encountered one major bug, which a restart cleared up.”
- “Though some of it is buggy (but I guess that's to be expected on a game that came out two days ago).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively balances emotional weight with its portrayal of character deaths, making them impactful and resonant. The brutality of these moments is heightened by their rarity, eliciting a range of emotions from sadness to satisfaction as characters meet their fates. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is enhanced by its thoughtful handling of these intense scenes.
- “The game masterfully balances emotional moments with intense scenes, making each character's death impactful and resonant. The emotional weight of these moments, whether filled with sadness or a sense of justice, adds depth to the overall experience.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters is truly remarkable. Each death scene is crafted with care, evoking strong feelings that linger long after the moment has passed.”
- “This game excels in creating emotional connections with its characters. The way it handles their fates, whether tragic or triumphant, leaves a lasting impression on the player.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere effectively captures the essence of a kindergarten setting, providing a fun experience; however, the limited freedom of choice detracts from its replayability, leading to a less favorable overall impression.