Kindling is an indie, released 4 April 2026 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Kindling is
Kindling was released in 2026. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Godot Engine.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Kindling is a top-down action roguelite where you play as a witch escaping a haunted forest. The game features one-hit-kill mechanics with instant death for both you and enemies. You use fire magic and place campfires to navigate through darkness while collecting ember fragments for permanent upgrades between runs. Progress involves breaking magical seals and uncovering story elements across multiple attempts. Key mechanics include limited visibility, shield-based protection, and skill-based positioning combat.
How it plays
Its themes are action, fantasy and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Kindling launched on 4 April 2026, within three weeks of Crimson Desert Enhanced, Pragmata, Replaced and Mouse: P.I. For Hire.
Released around the same time: Crimson Desert Enhanced, Pragmata, Replaced, Mouse: P.I. For Hire.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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When did Kindling come out?
Kindling was released on 4 April 2026 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
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