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Kila: Hourbound

Journey through the fantastical world of Aion as Kila, a Keeper of Time. In this single-player action-adventure platformer, you explore floating islands and combat savages who are stealing time. With a magical staff and time manipulation at your hand, fulfill your destiny and restore peace to Aion.

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March 2, 2026
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About the Game

Kila: Hourbound is a third-person, action-adventure platformer game set in the fantastical world of Aion. Engage in melee combat while using time-based chrono abilities, but be sure to move quickly as the time to complete your mission is always counting down.

 

Each mission transports you to a different land in Aion, frozen in an hour, with savages on the hunt. It is up to you to progress through the lands and take them down, with time as a special source of power you can manipulate.

 

Rewind Time

While a variety of chrono abilities wait to be unlocked, rewinding time is at the core of each mission. Harness this unique power to become a formidable opponent against the savages in battle and surpass the tricky barriers they have placed.

 

Prove your Skills in Platforming

A balance of quick movement and precision is needed as you travel across floating islands and the stone ruins scattered among them. Master these skills alongside combat to face the rogue boss residing in each land.

 

Wield your Staff Well

Master your attack in close-up combat and be sure to dodge the fast attacks and magical, ranged explosions the savages send after you. Dashing and quick reactions will be key to surviving and your success as a Keeper of Time.