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The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is a single player role playing shooter game with fantasy, comedy, dark fantasy and violence themes. It was developed by Stéphane Le Roy and was released on May 15, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A first-person action game, inspired by Dark Messiah, that provides various ways for defeating your enemies, with weaponry, magic, stealth, or clever tactics like kicking them into deadly spikes. Explore a handcrafted campaign filled with unique levels, absurd situations, and a stupid story that starts with rescuing a princess and quickly goes very, very wrong. ⚔️ Fight In Brutal Combats Fight e…

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 421 reviews
gameplay41 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • Highly enjoyable and fun combat inspired by Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, with a variety of playstyles including melee, magic, and stealth.
  • Creative and chaotic environmental interactions allowing players to experiment with kicking enemies, using traps, spells, and objects for inventive kills.
  • Good level design supporting multiple approaches, secrets, and replayability; the game respects player's time with a short but satisfying length.
  • Relatively short game length with limited replayability after completing main content; some desire for more levels, DLC, or moddable content.
  • Occasional technical issues such as crashes (notably in the final level), save system limitations, and some clunky or inconsistent animations and AI behavior.
  • Humor and story are hit-or-miss; writing relies heavily on pop culture references and fourth-wall breaks which may not appeal to all players.
  • gameplay

    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, inventive mechanics, combining complex combat systems with humorous, physics-based emergent scenarios. Players appreciate the thoughtful level design and skill trees that add depth, offering varied playstyles and rewarding experimentation. While some find the humor hit or miss and the polish uneven, the core gameplay delivers an addictive, sandbox-like experience reminiscent of classic immersive sims with a unique, chaotic twist.

    • “With its 'physics mayhem' gameplay, Minecraft visuals and insistence on being a comedy game, you'd be forgiven to chalk the adventures of Sir Kicksalot up as yet another YouTuber bait game solely designed to make video creators go 'whoooah, you won’t beliiiiieve what I just did in this game!!!' but surprisingly, there’s actually an entertaining little action game in here, with more than just the bare-bones mechanical depth necessary for bumping Minecraft figures on the head.”
    • “The blocking mechanic and weapon swing direction selection add a ton of depth to the combat.”
    • “The gameplay is both silly yet complex and intuitive, with countless approaches to any level.”
    • “Players expecting polished AAA-level combat systems may find some mechanics clunky compared to the classic games that inspired the project.”
    • “The gameplay feels stiff and not punchy.”
    • “Needing to do 3-4 playthroughs just for a couple achievements is dumb, the game hitches at random moments, and you can't respec which makes the gameplay very one note.”
  • humor

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

    The game is widely praised for its goofy, irreverent, and often slapstick humor, with many enjoying its fast-paced comedic combat and frequent pop culture references. While some players find the humor hit-or-miss or surface-level, most appreciate its playful tone and clever writing that complements the engaging mechanics. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the fun and chaotic gameplay experience.

    • “The irreverent humor is stupid (in a good way) and gags/references come and go quickly so they never overstay their welcome.”
    • “The exaggerated ragdoll effects and over-the-top animations contribute heavily to the humor and energy of the experience.”
    • “Really fun game that pares the formula down to the bare essentials and has lots of little systems working together that result in hilarious moments, like someone rolling to dodge then slipping on a fish and falling off a cliff, or throwing a net on their buddy by mistake and he runs screaming into a spike wall.”
  • story

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story is generally light, humorous, and satirical, serving mainly as flavor and a backdrop to the engaging gameplay rather than a deep narrative. Many reviewers appreciated its comedic tone and clever references, though some noted it is brief and lacks complexity. Overall, the story supports a fun, arcade-style experience without overshadowing the game's mechanics.

    • “For a game made by one dude, this is very high quality and the storyline is very interesting while also humorous.”
    • “The story and writing also has its own humor, and is pretty hilarious.”
    • “The storyline is simple and hilarious at times; I love how you uncover the secrets behind the rescue of the princess one level at a time, while reading some humorous takes on popular culture.”
    • “Not a deep story.”
    • “After beating the story and finding all the skill books that's it, there's nothing left to do.”
    • “- story is sparse, mostly set dressing.”
  • graphics

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics in Sir Kicksalot are simple and lack polish compared to larger fantasy action games, featuring a basic, pixelated, and somewhat bland art style that some find lacking in personality or soul. However, the visuals effectively support the game's comedic, chaotic tone and reactive environments, contributing to memorable moments during gameplay. While not graphically impressive, the straightforward aesthetic complements the solid mechanics and overall fun experience.

    • “Simple yet funny graphics and sounds, easy to learn (and control) mechanics, but overall a complex gameplay that provides a lot of combinations on how to fight and/or use environment.”
    • “Visuals are solid and fit together in its style quite nicely.”
    • “While the graphics lack the polish of larger fantasy action games, the art style still succeeds in creating memorable moments because of how reactive the environments and enemies feel during combat.”
    • “While the simple graphics suit the game’s tone, some environments and character models can appear overly basic.”
    • “The mechanics actually feel great, but I just wish there was any attempt at an art style or personality to the game.”
  • replayability

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game offers a solid level of replayability through diverse playstyles, build variety, and multiple approaches to each level, encouraging experimentation and challenge. While the campaign is relatively short, players find value in trying different tactics, and anticipation for future content like a roguelike mode or level editor suggests even greater replay potential. Overall, its engaging mechanics and varied combat make it enjoyable to revisit beyond the initial playthrough.

    • “There's a surprising amount of replayability.”
    • “Every level has numerous approaches which leads to a lot of replayability.”
    • “But Sir Kicksalot achieves something that few games do: it makes me want to get better and challenge myself to higher difficulties. It is one of those few games that makes me say "just one more try" or "what if I tried this and that." There may be just a few levels, but I guarantee the replayability value is great and it's really worth the price tag.”
    • “If you go back and try out other playstyles, you could get more hours out of it, but don't expect a crazy amount of replayability or an infinite game.”
    • “Campaign took a few hours but definitely some replayability to try other specs and tactics.”
    • “It's $10 off sale, and while short, the unpredictability of combat encounters and solid build variety make the game replayable beyond the initial completion of its campaign.”
  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered decent and fitting the overall tone, but many find it repetitive, uninspired, and sourced from copyright-free tracks rather than an original soundtrack. While the music complements the game's humor and vibe, some players feel the game would benefit from a more unique and carefully crafted OST.

    • “It's worth the full price; it's very nicely built and the tone is just perfect. The music, the goofiness, the humor are great, even lol, it's a really nice little indie.”
    • “The music, while being okay and chosen with good taste by the developer, seems to come from copyright-free sources. If true, I believe such a good game deserves its own original soundtrack, and I hope someone will create it in the future.”
    • “Could do with some more care for the music, but the vibes are solid.”
    • “The music gets pretty repetitive.”
    • “Music also feels rather uninspired.”
    • “The music: while being 'okay' and chosen with good taste by the dev, the OST comes from copyright-free sources; if true, I believe such a good game deserves its own OST, and I hope that a good soul will be up to make it in the future.”
  • optimization

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is lacking, with frequent crashes and subpar performance even on lower graphics settings. Users highlight the need for improved stability and FPS enhancements to provide a smoother experience.

    • “Would be a 10 out of 10 with a level editor and some performance optimization updates.”
    • “Felt like it could use a bit of polish in the performance department, as I had a few crashes during my playthrough (including three on the last level, which finally led to me lowering my graphics settings to get through it). While there are checkpoints in each level, exiting to the main menu or closing the game (as crashes do) will mean you have to start over from the beginning.”
    • “Felt like it could use a bit of polish in the performance department, as I had a few crashes during my playthrough (including three on the last level, which finally led to me lowering my graphics settings to get through it). While there are checkpoints in each level, exiting to the main menu or closing the game (as crashes do) means you have to start over from the beginning.”
    • “UI could be a bit more polished and there could be further efforts on FPS optimization.”
    • “Not at all what I was expecting performance-wise, but maybe I'm missing something.”
  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere is praised for its energetic and comedic tone, boosted by exaggerated audio and physics effects. Combined with good level design, goofy humor, and stylish graphics, it creates an engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “The exaggerated audio during kicks and physics interactions enhances the comedic atmosphere while still making battles feel energetic and impactful.”
    • “Good level design and a goofy atmosphere.”
    • “I love the atmosphere, the potential difficulty, the different builds possible, the graphical style, and the ridiculous dialogue.”
  • grinding

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

    Grinding in the game is engaging and stimulating, offering a rewarding experience lacking in many modern open-world or procedurally generated games. However, melee-related grinding is considered tedious by some players.

  • stability

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

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without any glitches. Users consistently report a seamless and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “While the graphics will not wow you, there are no glitches and everything runs smooth.”
    • “The gameplay was smooth, no glitches and very fun to play.”
  • emotional

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

    The game evokes a strong sense of vitality and emotional renewal, making players feel truly alive and engaged.

    • “This game made me feel alive again.”
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Play Times

5h Median play time
9h Average play time
3-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is a role playing shooter game with fantasy, comedy, dark fantasy and violence themes. Common tags for The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot include first-person, immersive sim, immersive, physics, action rpg and others.

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot.

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot was released on May 15, 2026.

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot was developed by Stéphane Le Roy.

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is a single player game.

Similar games include Skin Deep, Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, Supraland, Monomyth, Lunacid and others.