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About Kiln
Kiln is a chaotic multiplayer brawler where you sculpt ceramic armor to fight enemies in absurd, pottery-themed battles. Developed by Double Fine Productions and released June 30, 2026, it’s available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. The game pairs party brawler mechanics with a unique pottery wheel system, you and your team shape squishy clay into armor, with each design altering movement, abilities, and combat styles. Win by dousing opponents’ kilns while defending your own. It’s a fast-paced, silly take on team-based combat that leans hard into Double Fine’s signature whimsy.
Gameplay
Each match starts with a frantic pottery-spinning session. You mold clay into pots on a wheel, choosing between tall, narrow forms for speed or chunky, wide shapes for tankiness. Once armored, you battle in a shared arena, using your spirit’s abilities to disrupt enemies, think explosive glaze splatters or mud-clogging smashes. Movement feels floaty and responsive, with every hit altering your armor’s weight and durability. Matches last 10, 15 minutes, blending platformer-style traversal, slapstick physics-based combat, and a shared objective: destroy the rival team’s kiln. Teamwork matters, but solo shenanigans (like launching yourself into the kiln) often steal the show.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 4.3/5, with 82% of players completing the base modes. Average playtime clocks in at 14 hours, though 67% of players hit 20+ hours in multiplayer lobbies. Moods are overwhelmingly "fun" and "chaotic," with 12% labeling it "frustrating" due to occasional hitbox issues. Critics on Steam praise the "ridiculously creative combat" but note a 17% dropout rate after 5 hours. Achievement completion sits at 91% for the base 100-achiever set, with the "Perfect Pot" challenge (sculpting a symmetrical vase mid-battle) stumping 34% of players.
PlayPile's Take
Kiln is a must-play for fans of chaotic multiplayer experiences like Mario Party or Overcooked. Priced at $39.99, it offers 15+ hours of replayable fun with friends, though solo play feels limited. The pottery mechanics are inventive but shallow past the first few hours. With 100 achievements and a $10 discount on Xbox Game Pass, it’s a solid pick for groups craving silly, fast-paced fights. Skip if you prefer deep strategy over slapstick.
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