The 2025 theme is... POWER!
Create a game using only game assets made by Kenney or KayKit. You can use, edit, and remix them however you like (see the rules below). A theme is announced at the beginning of the jam. Join our Discord channel and use hashtag #kenneyjam on social media.
🎁 Find all Kenney game assets here & KayKit game assets here 🎁
🎁 Prizes
Overall winner will receive ALL (source tier) KayKit game assets ever released
+ Kenney Game Assets All-in-1 + Asset Forge Deluxe!
Category winners (7 categories) will all receive one KayKit (source tier) pack of their choice
+ Asset Forge!
Rules & FAQ
1 ‧ How long does the jam take?
You'll have 48 hours to develop your game from start to finish within the dates and times shown above (in your local time). Remember, you'll need to submit your game within this time frame too
2 ‧ What are the limitations?
You must only use game assets (2D sprites, 3D models, and textures) created by Kenney or KayKit, see the FAQ below for asset usage
3 ‧ Is there a theme?
Yes, the theme of the jam will be announced at the start of the event. You will be judged on how well your game fits the theme. The theme will be revealed on this page, Discord, by e-mail (if you've joined) and on social media channels
4 ‧ Can I work as a team?
Yes, you're allowed to work alone or in a team (no size restriction) using any game engine or platform. As all the art has been done for you, it is recommended to join this game jam solo
5 ‧ Should my game work in the browser?
You can target any device or hardware, however in some cases less people will be able to play your entry
6 ‧ Can I take audio files from other sources, or create my own?
Yes, audio (sound effects and music) plus fonts can be custom made or gathered from other sources
7 ‧ Is other Kenney software allowed?
No, only pre-made game assets. So unfortunately you can't use Asset Forge, Kenney Shape or Avatar/Creature/Ship Mixer
8 ‧ Can I continue development after the jam?
Absolutely, you hold all rights to any submission you make and all the assets Kenney made are public domain licensed
9 ‧ Can I add the Kenney Jam logo to my submission?
Yes, feel free to include the logo seen on top of this page to your splash or game. You can find a package of logos here.
FAQ on game asset usage
- Limit yourself to only using the game assets provided
- You can edit (recolor, crop, rotate, flip and scale) and combine assets
- Additional and custom made animations are allowed (for both 2D sprites and 3D models)
- Custom materials, shaders, VFX and particles are allowed, but textures should be sourced from the assets
- Using basic primitives isn't allowed, but you'll find similar objects among the game assets
- It is not allowed to use models, textures or other assets that come with your game engine
- If you can't find a game asset, you'll have to find an alternative or drop the idea
- If you feel your question hasn't been answered yet, we trust you to use your own judgement. It's meant to be a game jam where you challenge yourself to only use premade assets. Trying to think of edge-cases to circumvent these rules is not within the spirit of the game jam.
✨ Bonus challenges
For experienced jammers we've got optional bonus challenges! Pick any to create an even bigger challenge for yourself, or your team;
1. Single pack: Your game should only use a single asset pack
2. No text: Create a game that doesn't use any text at all
3. Mouse only: Your game should be fully controlled using only the mouse
4. Co-op: Your game should feature co-op gameplay
5. Symmetry: Your game should heavily feature symmetrical elements in visuals, mechanics or both
6. Cross Dimensional: Use 2D sprites in a 3D world