Kickabout is an indie developed by Rob Kay, released 2 June 2026 on iOS.
What Kickabout is
Kickabout is an indie game developed by Rob Kay and released in 2026. It is available on iOS only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Created by the Lead Designer of Guitar Hero and creator of Slope, Rob Kay, Kickabout brings high-speed physics and kinetic chaos to tabletop football. The finger football controls are easy to pick up but difficult to master, the game delivering fast-paced, two-minute matches inspired by foosball and air hockey. As a Universal App for both iPhone and iPad, it offers a single-handed portrait mode ideal for commutes, as well as a spacious digital tabletop experience built for face-to-face action. Whether diving into solo competition or hosting a local multiplayer match, Kickabout is designed for instant accessibility and deep skill development. Single-player mode lets gamers collect and…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and party. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Single player and Split screen.
What it launched against
Kickabout launched on 2 June 2026, within three weeks of 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Directive 8020.
Released around the same time: 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Directive 8020.
Official trailer
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