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Kinetype

KINETYPE is a minimalist, terminal, ASCII, roguelite where your keyboard is the interface for survival. Navigate procedural terminal grids by typing commands to move and survive. Extract to bank Bytes for permanent upgrades, or lose your streak to the system. The terminal is yours to command.

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Release Date:

2026

Developer:

Morlytic

Publisher:

Morlytic

	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
English	✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We believe the best way to fine-tune the unique 'typing-as-action' mechanics of Kinetype is with the help of the community. Early Access allows us to balance the difficulty, test new word-based abilities, and ensure the controls feel responsive for players before our full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe will allow us to expand the world, refine the core gameplay loops, and implement community-requested features while maintaining a high standard of polish.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand the scope of Kinetype by adding more diverse structures, a wider variety of abilities, and unique enemy types. Along with other community focused additions.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version features the core gameplay loop, including the foundational movement system and a selection of abilities. Players can explore procedural levels, encounter various enemy types, and experience the primary 'type-to-move' mechanics in a fully playable state.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to offer Kinetype at a lower price point during Early Access as a thank you to our early supporters. The price will increase slightly upon the full release as we add more content and features to the final product.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback is vital to Kinetype. We plan to actively engage with players through our Discord server and Steam Community hubs. We are especially interested in player feedback regarding difficulty, ability balancing, and new ideas for enemies and abilities to ensure the final game is as engaging as possible, and packed with content.”

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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

KINETYPE is a minimalist ASCII roguelite where your keyboard is the interface for survival. Forget the mouse and the controller. To navigate the procedurally generated terminal, you type your commands and hit enter.

Your objective is simple: enter the run, collect what you can, and reach the extraction point. Success earns you Bytes, a currency used for permanent player upgrades and items in the shop. If you fail, your current inventory and win streak are wiped, but your permanent progression remains for the next run.

THE TERMINAL ABILITIES

Survival depends on scavenged code fragments. To claim an ability, move over it and type its name to execute the command:

ZAP: Deletes the closest enemy instantly.
BOMB: Sets an explosive with a short fuse.
MINE: Deploys a proximity trap for trailing enemies.
SILENCE: Pauses all enemy movement for 20 steps.
PING: Visualizes a direct path to the exit.
DASH: Teleports the player by pressing the TAB key.
AND MORE: Discover a wide range of additional commands as you dive deeper into the sectors.

TERMINAL THREATS

The grid is populated by hostile entities designed to terminate your session. Every enemy reacts to your movements, creating a tactical, turn-based puzzle:

CHASER: A persistent hunter that tracks your coordinates across the grid.
VIRUS: Infects your trail of characters, draining the Bytes you’ve collected for extraction.
BLINDER: Corrupts your visual feed, forcing you to type and execute commands by feel for a temporary duration.
FUSE: Similar to a Chaser, but triggers a catastrophic explosion when it nears your trail.

COMMAND AND CONTROL

By default, Kinetype is a strategic experience where the world only moves when you type. This allows you to plan your route and manage your abilities carefully. For those who want to test their typing speed, Hardcore Mode removes the safety net, forcing enemies to move on a timer if you aren't fast enough with your keystrokes.

CUSTOMIZE THE GRID

Kinetype is built to be flexible. You can play with a clean monochrome look, a classic green "Matrix" terminal, or mod in your own custom colour themes.

Whether you are aiming for a record-breaking win streak or just grinding Bytes for your next upgrade, the terminal is yours to command.

System Requirements

Windows

SteamOS + Linux

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (Dual-core, 3.0 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 / AMD Radeon R7
Storage: 400 MB available space
Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (Quad-core or better)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 (2GB VRAM)
Storage: 400 MB available space