Double Fine's New Game Keeps It Simple at Launch

Double Fine's new competitive game, Kiln, launches with just one four-on-four mode. Rather than fill it with dozens of features, the studio bet that nailing the core gameplay matters more. Players customize their characters by sculpting virtual pottery vessels that affect how they play. Fast respawn times keep action flowing. This approach—doing one thing well rather than many things at once—has become common in competitive gaming.