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Kitesurf Runner

Become a kitesurfing hero in this 2D X-treme sports platformer game! Learn how to kitesurf. Compete in competitions, travel to new lands, race for the finish line, or just land some tricks.

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Dumpster Buddha Games
Publisher
Dumpster Buddha Games
Release
September 15, 2025
321 days ago
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About the Game

Learn to kitesurf in 2 dimensions. Compete in competitions, travel to new lands, race for the finish line, or just land some tricks.

Learn to kite. Tutorial covers controls for basic riding, loading and popping, jumping, rails, back rolls, board offs, and kite loops.  Learning to jump is tricky but if you get it down you can almost fly!  Do a kiteloop mid air for a big boost of power similar to a double jump!

Kiteboarding is a dangerous sport!  Watch out for jellyfish, drones, sharks, rockets, and crash landings.

Play through amateur, minor league, semi pro, pro, and heracles worlds.

Travel in traditional platformer levels.

Make it to the end but watch out for sharks, jellyfish, and drones!

Collect coins on the way.  Use them at the shop to customize your look.

Compete in competitions.  Bring home a bronze, silver or gold medal!

High score - high score wins - coins give bonus score points.

Best trick -  best trick wins.

Drone Madness - Hit as many drone grinds as you can, don't let the drones hit you!

Upside Down Grind Mode - Hit rails upside down to score!

Coin Grab - Collect as many coins and carrots as you can.

Race - Checkpoint race.

Trick Race - Checkpoint race.  Landing tricks gives you bonus time!

Collect powerups. -Jump Higher,  -Ride Faster,  -Spin Faster,  -Extra Life.

Customize your characters outfit and kite gear at the store, be sure to collect plenty of coins in travel mode to use at the store!

Indie developed.  My first major game.

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