Kien
Kien stands as a defining action title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- PM Studios
- Released
- 2004
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Kien Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kien on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kien Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kien on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Kien" GBA longplay 2004
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kien released?
Kien was released in 2004 for the GBA.
Who developed Kien?
Kien was developed by PM Studios, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Kien support?
Kien is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Kien?
Kien is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kien for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kien runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kien in the browser?
No. Kien streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kien?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Kien work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kien this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kien. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
