Kity Builder

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Kity Builder is a single player casual city builder game. It was developed by YerayToledano and was released on June 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Kity Builder" is a relaxing exploration and building game set on a dreamlike island. Help Kity by finding lost blueprints and customize the city according to your vision. The game features controls for movement, camera rotation, jumping, inventory navigation, and photo mode. It was created by Yeray Toledano, Sambero, and irx99, with music by Groovel Studio, in approximately 42 hours for the ZJam 2021.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Kity Builder is a very cute and charming game with a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for players looking to unwind.
The game features enjoyable platforming mechanics and a creative city-building aspect that allows for freedom in exploration and construction.
It offers a wholesome experience with adorable characters, light-hearted humor, and a cozy aesthetic that appeals to both kids and adults.

The story and dialogue are considered weak and can detract from the overall experience.
Some players find the movement mechanics unsatisfying and the graphics can make it difficult to navigate the terrain.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the dialogue poorly executed and the narrative lacking depth. However, many appreciate the lighthearted and cozy nature of the story, which complements the exploration and questing elements, making it enjoyable for casual play. Overall, while the main story is brief, it offers a charming backdrop for the game's creative and exploratory mechanics.
- “Still a lovely game in development, good for when you just want to play something cozy and not care about anything else than exploring and doing some quests for charming characters.”
- “There's also a short, nice story and a bit of platforming which overall mix well with the rest of the game.”
- “A cute little game with similar vibes to 'A Short Hike', with a light story to follow and a small world to explore, build up, and decorate at your leisure.”
- “The story/dialogue is nauseatingly bad.”
- “It truly feels like a creative mode with small missions where you progress as much as you want or need, all while enjoying the music, watching the neighborhood grow, and creating whatever you want, however you want.”
- “A cute little game with similar vibes to 'A Short Hike', with a light story to follow and a small world to explore, build up and decorate at your leisure.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cozy aesthetic with cute animations and a unique lo-fi art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the mono-colored graphics challenging, as they obscure the terrain's slope, complicating traversal. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's relaxing city-building and platforming elements.
- “The variety of unique buildings and the game's cute art style make it a very enjoyable and relaxing city builder.”
- “The game has a really lovely cozy aesthetic, and it doesn’t mislead at all.”
- “It's just such a sweet package: fun platforming, lovely visuals, funny dialogues and characters, great music, cool exploring and building... all with great freedom for the player.”
- “The mono-colored graphics make it hard to see and understand the slope of the land, which is disappointing for a game that's largely about traversing the world.”
- “The textures are bland and lack detail, making the environments feel lifeless and uninviting.”
- “Character models look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable building mechanics that facilitate exploration and unlock new blueprints, offering a stress-free experience reminiscent of a platforming simulator. While some players miss resource gathering, the innovative use of building as a platforming tool has been praised for its fun and rewarding nature. Overall, the game shows great potential, with many expressing interest in a sequel.
- “A stress-free building simulator with simple platform mechanics!”
- “I initially thought the lack of resource gathering and management might be a downside, but the way building is used as a platforming mechanic for exploration and unlocking new blueprints turned out to be surprisingly fun and rewarding.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be very wholesome, highlighting its emotional depth and recommending it for its positive and uplifting experience.
- “This game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and warmth, making every moment feel special.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates, leaving a lasting impact long after the game is over.”
- “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captures the complexities of love and loss.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the game's grinding mechanics diverge significantly from traditional farming and resource collection experiences, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. The expectation of a casual, rewarding gameplay loop is subverted, resulting in a more challenging and less satisfying grind.
- “If you think it’s going to be a game about planting things, collecting coins, building with resources, and maybe getting frustrated while farming materials—it’s nothing like that.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy any of the other aspects.”
- “I spent hours doing the same repetitive tasks, and it just became a chore rather than fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as calming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience of creative exploration and progression. It complements the fun platforming, charming visuals, and engaging dialogues, contributing to a satisfying atmosphere as players build and watch their neighborhood grow.
- “It truly feels like a creative mode with small missions where you progress as much as you want or need, all while enjoying the music, watching the neighborhood grow, and creating whatever you want, however you want.”
- “It's just such a sweet package: fun platforming, lovely visuals, funny dialogues and characters, great music, cool exploring and building... all with great freedom for the player.”
- “The art is cute, the music is calming, and it feels really satisfying to see the world come to life bit by bit.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features clever and charming humor that enhances the overall experience, with witty dialogues and amusing characters contributing to its appeal. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, which complements the engaging gameplay and vibrant visuals.
- “I also really appreciated the smart humor woven into the game — it had me smiling more than once :)”
- “It's just such a sweet package: fun platforming, lovely visuals, funny dialogues and characters, great music, cool exploring and building... all with great freedom for the player.”