Kick is an upcoming side-scrolling platformer that combines football dribbling with obstacle-course gameplay, appealing to players who may enjoy platformers more than sport. The article argues that its bright presentation and satisfying challenge make this blend of genres feel approachable and distinctive.

Players control a teenager travelling to school while keeping a football in play, using gentle touches, lobs, powerful kicks, sliding kicks and jumps. Colliding with obstacles earns yellow cards, with a red card sending players back to the start; coins can be collected to unlock different balls. Kick is planned for release in November, although no exact date has been announced, and a Steam demo is available.