Kite

Kite is an objective-based action game set in a bio-mechanical utopia built after a revolution, when humanity melded robotics with nature and disarmed. A security breach at Arch City, a hidden weapons research facility, puts you in control of a prototype Human-Operated Remote Droid, or H.O.R.D., chassis. As an elite pilot, you fight through squads of rebellious bots.

The enemy bots

The enemy lineup includes Charge Bots, Slice Bots, Bouncing Betties, Crab Bots and Hyper Turrets, as well as droids, turrets and huge bosses. Pingbots arrive in groups of three and wind up slow sniper shots. Medbots heal themselves and the units they guard, while Gatbots track slowly with their main guns but use backup weapons to counter attempts to circle them.

Kite through combat

Kiting means retreating from charging enemies while firing backwards to keep your distance and attack. The game’s objective-based combat rewards both thorough play and speed running through a flexible scoring system. You can also grow a swarm of friendly mini-bots to help fight.

Unlocks and features

Rescuing scientists unlocks over 100 crafting designs, and a 76-point skill tree offers synergies. Medbots can also be unlocked for your own use in the Workshop. The game includes destructible pixel-art environments, an original synthwave soundtrack, 3D sound effects and 20 Steam achievements.