Kilnborn

Kilnborn is a one-versus-one platform fighting game built around a single-hit defeat rule. Each fighter is made of fragile material and shatters when struck once, so matches centre on positioning and movement rather than accumulating damage. Players are expected to draw on standard platform fighter fundamentals, moving around the stage to find an opening before committing to a decisive attack.

Every character has three core attacks: a grounded attack, an air attack and a dash attack. These form the basis of each fighter’s approach, and the roster is designed so that each character controls differently and fits a separate archetype. Ezekias is described as a fast, rush-down style character, while Dib sets exploding souls across the stage to trap opponents. A range of movement options is available alongside these attacks.

The game’s narrative framing has fighters battling for the kiln that created them. Kilnborn has moved from development to a released state and currently has two user reviews on Steam.