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The Kindling

The Kindling came out on December 9, 2025 on PC.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedDec 9, 2025
Price$5.99Steam US
PlatformsPC1 platform

Key facts

Release date
December 9, 2025
Platforms
PC
Genres
Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Price

How much is The Kindling?

$5.99

On Steam (US store).

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Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

The Kindling PC system requirements

OSMinimumWindows 10 or higherRecommendedWindows 10 or higher
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core i3 (2,0 GHz)RecommendedIntel Core i5 (2,5 GHz)
MemoryMinimum2 GB RAMRecommended2 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumOpenGL 3.3RecommendedOpenGL 3.3 or higher
DirectXMinimumVersion 11RecommendedVersion 11
StorageMinimum350 MB available spaceRecommended500 MB available space
Languages (11)
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About The Kindling

A short, poetic puzzle experience. Guide a fading soul through strange places, where every object you burn keeps the shadows away. What seems simple may turn into a trial. Choose carefully… and don’t let the light fade.

Screenshots

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FAQ

The Kindling: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did The Kindling come out?

The Kindling came out on December 9, 2025 on PC.

Is The Kindling out yet?

Yes. The Kindling came out on December 9, 2025 on PC.

How much does The Kindling cost?

The Kindling costs $5.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is The Kindling on?

The Kindling is available on PC.

Is The Kindling on PC?

Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.

What are the The Kindling PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Kindling as Intel Core i3 (2,0 GHz), 2 GB RAM and OpenGL 3.3, with 350 MB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5 (2,5 GHz), 2 GB RAM and OpenGL 3.3 or higher. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

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