Kentum

Kentum is a 2D side-view crafting and automation base-builder with more than a little Metroidvania in its world exploration.

Kentum is an excellent combination of Metroidvania exploration and combat, and light base construction. The two genres enhance rather than distract from each other.

Kentum has an interesting gameplay loop and offers something pretty unique; however, automating everything comes with its own downsides in the late game.

Kentum is one of those rare games that sneaks up on you and refuses to let go. It’s funny, smart, and mechanically rich in ways that kept me playing well past when I intended to stop . If you’re a fan of survival crafting games like Terraria or Starbound, or if you love the exploration of Metroidvanias with a dose of dark humour, this is an easy recommendation. The combination of satisfying crafting loops, addictive exploration, stellar voice work, and a world that constantly challenges you creates something genuinely special. Yes, it can be grindy at times, and yes, dying far from home with a full backpack will make you want to scream, but those moments of triumph when everything clicks make it all worthwhile.

A mix of exploration, platforming, survival, and automation that works to some degree but isn’t as well-implemented as the rest

Kentum is a rare gem—funny, smart, and mechanically rich. It’s the kind of game that sneaks up on you, then refuses to let go. If you loved Tiny Rocket Lab, this is its chaotic, sarcastic older sibling with a PhD in cloning and a minor in existential dread. Whether you’re here to build the ultimate base, explore a mysterious world, or just laugh at ORB’s one-liners, Kentum delivers.