Jordan Biordi
CGMagazineKiln (PS5) Review
Published 5/13/2026
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55
-13 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 4/23/2026
Kiln
An online, multiplayer, pottery party brawler from Double Fine Productions. Grab your friends to assemble a team of colorful spirits, then sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel. The size and shape of your pots determine their play-style and abilities—work together to douse the enemy's kiln!
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- Double Fine Productions
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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Critic avg
68
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
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Score range
30–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 22 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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70–7912 reviews · 55%
Below 707 reviews · 32%
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Spencer Legacy
MonsterVineKiln Review – Double Fine’s Latest Has Charm but Limited Depth
Published 5/13/2026
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKiln Combines the Fun of a Party Brawler with Pottery Making
Published 5/9/2026
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLander Van der Biest
Gaming BoulevardReview: Kiln
Published 5/6/2026
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTerrence Johnson
ZTGDKiln (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 5/6/2026
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLloyd Opalec
Game8Kiln Review | This Beautiful Mess Needs More Time in the Kiln
Published 5/5/2026
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62
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltKiln Review – Half Baked
Published 5/4/2026
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsKiln review: Trial by fire
Published 5/1/2026
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80
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalRandy Rhodes
Lords Of GamingKiln Review — Shaped With Love, Fired Too Soon
Published 5/1/2026
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65
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalFraser Gilbert
Pure XboxReview: Kiln (Xbox) - A Fun Addition To Xbox Game Pass, But Can Its Flame Stay Lit?
Published 5/1/2026
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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