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Press release:
Switzerland, April 21, 2026 – Solo Developer nospace lost, and indie publisher Shoreline Games, have today revealed side-scrolling, slice of life anime-inspired Kick for Steam. Kick sees players dribbling a soccer ball on their way to school as they kick, jump, and run through various levels, avoiding damaging items, collecting new skins for their ball, and basking in the nostalgic childhood joy of seeing the whole world as their playground.

With pedestrians to dodge, and obstacles to avoid, Kick challenges players to master the art of soccer ball physics – kicking the ball at just the right angle to ensure their trick lands exactly how they planned. From bustling streets and scenic beaches to shaded underpasses and sprawling parks, Kick’s story takes players on a journey through The Kid’s morning as they spend time practicing their skills in the park, run a little faster to catch the train, and take well trodden shortcuts to shave much needed seconds off their travel time.

Alongside the coins to collect, challenges to complete, and soccer ball skins and flags to unlock, there’s a whole world for players to uncover as they race the school bell with their canine companion and soccer ball in tow.

Keith Kawamura, CEO, Shoreline Games, said: “We are thrilled to have Kick join the Shoreline family. The simplicity of a boy kicking a ball drew us in instantly. The nostalgia of kicking around a soccer ball is one that many of us can relate to, and we hope players enjoy taking a step back in time with us soon.”

Peter Soerensen, Founder, nospacelost, said: “Kick has been a labour of love over the last few years, and I’m so happy to finally share it with the world. I wanted to create a game people could lose themselves in, with no threat, no danger, just a boy, his ball, and the next trick they were going to pull off.”

Kick Key Features:

Kick, jump, ‘n’ run through 23 levels, each with their own hazards and opportunities

Beat the timer in select timed levels set to challenge your skills, or disable timers for a more laid back experience

Collect coins to unlock skins for your ball and flags which can be displayed in game.

Use your ball skills to complete in game challenges

About nospacelost
Working on their debut title, Kick, nospacelost is a solo developer from Switzerland committed to creating cozy experiences for everyone to enjoy.

About Shoreline Games
Shoreline Games is an independent publisher focusing on unique, eye-catching narrative-driven games developed by talented studios worldwide. Their catalog of indie titles ranges from the academia inspired Sanatorium: A Mental Asylum Simulator, early 2000s inspired action adventure, Onirism , and most recently, Cyberpunk-Noir Narrative RPG Celestial Return. For more information, please visit www.shorelinegames.com.