A downloadable game for Windows and Linux

Bet big, and win vigorishly!

Chip Kill is a traditional 2D fighting game, made for the Fighting Game April Jam 2026!


Gameplay

Spend chips on strong attacks, and win them back if they hit!


Chain attacks together for higher damage!


And when you have the advantage, go All-In to finish them quickly!


Dealers

Blackjack

Blackjack is a traditional character, who can lock down the opponent with fireballs and an invincible attack!


Tableaux


Tableaux is a fighter with long reach, powerful counterattacks, and arsenal of moves to hit both high and low!


Modes

  • Local Multiplayer
  • Online Multiplayer Coming soon!
  • VS CPU Coming eventually!


Controls

  • Light Punch - Quick attack, typically costs no chips!
  • Heavy Punch - Higher damage attack, costs chips, but earns them back on hit!
  • Dash - Double tap forward or map a button to dash! Holding dash lets you jump a shorter height!

Both punches have proximity versions, so chain your attacks for bigger damage!

Default Mappings

These mappings are the default when you boot the game. Mappings do not save between sessions!

Player 1

  • WASD - Movement
  • G - Light Punch (Confirm)
  • H - Heavy Punch (Cancel)
  • SHIFT - Dash
  • ESCAPE - Pause

Player 2

  • ARROW KEYS - Movement
  • , (COMMA) - Light Punch (Confirm)
  • . (PERIOD) - Heavy Punch (Cancel)
  • CONTROL - Dash
  • BACKSPACE - Pause

In the main menu (before character select), controls are the Player 1's controls.

Please note that this game is a work in progress. Please let me know of any bugs you encounter!

Download

Download
Chip Kill v0.1.2 61 MB
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Chip Kill v0.1.2 70 MB

Development log

Comments

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(+1)

Using your health as meter/fuel for attacks is an interesting concept, definitely something that could be explored in more depth. Had fun with this one.

I'd certainly like to explore the concept more, I think there's a lot of potential in it.

Thank you very much for trying it out!