The Kite

The Kite

Anate Studio · 2018 · Free to Play, Indie, Adventure, Point & Click, Violent

PC
Very Positive82% · 839
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About The Kite

✦ AI summary

Navigate hand-painted 90s town locations and solve puzzles as Mary, a mother forced to make desperate choices when her abusive, alcoholic husband threatens her family's safety. This atmospheric point-and-click adventure delivers a gripping domestic drama with an unexpected twist, backed by a haunting soundtrack from classical composers.

The Kite is a small dramatic point-and-click adventure. The game highlights the problems of a struggling family.

The main character of the game is Mary, a resident of a regular town in 90th. She is a loving mother and careful wife, but her husband, full of different problems, falls down to the alcoholism and domestic abuse. Mary agrees to tolerate, but not when it is about life and health of her child, she is ready to do anything...

Features

  • Explore atmospheric hand-painted locations with challenging puzzles
  • Enjoy a dramatic story with an unexpected ending
  • Listen to an amazing soundtrack by сlassic composers.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Mar 28, 2026
[b]My Playtime:[/b] 0.8h (finished the game) [h1]Intro[/h1] [i]The Kite[/i] is a point-and-click game that tells a short, tragic story of a mother living in a home with her husband and son. [b]Pros:[/b] - Chapter select [b]Cons:[/b] - It's hard to figure out what to do next most of the time [b]Specs[/b] AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT [h1]Should you play this game?[/h1] [i]Progression is too confusing, and it's hard to figure out what the game wants me to do. Plus, it's hard to find objects that can be picked up.[/i] [hr][/hr] [h1]In-Depth Review[/h1] [h3]Story[/h3] As you might expect from the short playtime, the story is quite short. In fact, it is so short that I'm afraid that I might go into a spoiler if I try to explain more than the premise. Basically, you play as a mother living in a home with a husband and a son. It seems to take inspiration from old-school families where the man rules the house. The story itself can drive your anger and take a depressing turn right away, although due to the short playtime, I find it hard to resonate with the characters. [h3]The Game[/h3] [b]Gameplay[/b] [i]The Kite[/i] is a point-and-click game. You need to pi…
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Recommended Jul 24, 2026
Short point&click adventure that highlights some of the most frequent problems in families. It's sad, so be prepared for it. Game is free, so don't hesitate to try. And if you like it, maybe try other Anate Studio games, especially Safe Place (most recent and longest project). Thanks for Ukrainian!
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Recommended Dec 30, 2025
'The Kite' is a small, dramatic point-and-click adventure. It features atmospheric, hand-painted locations, challenging puzzles, a dramatic story with an unexpected ending, and an excellent soundtrack inspired by classical composers. Completing the game took me roughly 30 minutes, and it is designed without Steam achievements, keeping the focus entirely on the experience. As a free title, it offers a single ending and includes a convenient save feature after each chapter. The simplicity of the gameplay makes it accessible to players of all skill levels, with clear instructions and a straightforward objective: to explore Mary’s story and take care of her child. Based on the overall challenge, I would rate the difficulty as 2 out of 10. 'The Kite' is a narrative-focused point-and-click adventure that explores heavy, real-world themes. From the beginning, the hand-painted visuals and carefully chosen music create a mood that immediately draws the player in. The game tells a serious and emotional story that feels personal and sincere, making it easy to connect with the characters and their struggles. The narrative follows Mary, a mother trying to protect her family under difficult circ…
Recommended Nov 30, 2025
I remember playing this back in January of 2019. I remember I liked the visuals, and I remember I liked the story. But mostly, I remember how much I loved the menu music. Today, November of 2025, over 6 years later, I downloaded this game again. I don't know if I will play it again, but I wanted to listen to the menu theme. And damn, my memory was right, the menu music is a such a vibe. The game is good overall, but the effect this music had on me is memorable.
Recommended Nov 9, 2025
«The Kite» — атмосферная головоломка с арт-стилем, напоминающим акварель. Погружение в волшебный мир, где нужно управлять воздушным змеем, чтобы преодолеть препятствия и собирать предметы. Геймплей прост, но требует точности и терпения. Минусы: короткая игра и иногда непонятные механики. Подойдет тем, кто любит спокойные, медитативные приключения.
Recommended Sep 21, 2025
Short and simple. I will say, being sad was not on my bingo for today

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