The Kite

The Kite follows Mary, a mother living with her husband and young child as alcoholism and domestic abuse strain the family. Her priority is protecting her child.

Explore hand-painted locations, search for objects, and use what you find to solve puzzles. Some challenges require moving between different areas, and progress is made by completing them.

The game is a short, story-focused point-and-click adventure with a serious tone, illustrated environments, and music. Its puzzles and exploration support the unfolding story.

Players who respond positively often praise the serious family story and its atmosphere, including the hand-painted visuals and music. Some describe the story as affecting, while others remember the soundtrack in particular. Reviews differ on the puzzles: some find them engaging, while others say the objectives and interactions can be hard to figure out.