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Genre: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie, Card & Board Game

Nitro Kid

1.1.4 balance update is live!

Hello, agents!

How are those runs going? We hope you have reached security level 10 and given hell to INFINITY!

We've released a new update to fix some bugs and balance agents J4X and K31!

Read the patch notes for more details, and feel free to join our Official Discord server if you have any feedback or questions!



  • Fixed J4X hitting himself with Clinch
  • Fixed Achievements received in Tutorial
  • Fixed Mission Impossible Achievement

J4X Balance Changes
  • One Two: Changed from multi-target to single-target
  • Dempsey Roll: Increased energy cost and damage of basic version; upgraded version is unchanged
  • Dethrone:
    • Increased energy cost from 1 to 2
    • Damage increased by 33%
    • Heal effect changed to fixed value, equal to base damage

  • Meteoric Punch:
    • Increased Damage by 50%
    • Replaced “Hold” with “Apply 2 Stun (3 upgraded). Consume”

  • Taunt: Reduced combo requirement of basic version from 5 to 4; reduced draw to 1

K31 Balance Changes
  • Love and Peace: Added Consume
  • Guns Blazing: Energy cost increased by 1
  • Kneecap:
    • Changed from Melee to Ranged
    • Changed from multi-target to single-target

  • Lock and Load:
    • Increased basic card energy cost to 2
    • Removed draw effect

  • Powder Monkey
    • Reduced basic card energy cost to 3
    • Reduced upgraded energy cost to 1
    • Removed Cost Down
    • Added Consume

  • Jungle Style: Removed Consume
  • Reassess: Added Consume
  • Cannibalise: Added Consume
  • Cargo Pants:
    • Increased basic card energy cost from 1 to 2
    • Reduced upgraded draw effect from 2 to 1


Cassette tape OST collectible now available!

Hey, agents!

We have exciting news for you, retro synthwave lovers and collectors!

If you enjoy Nitro Kid's Original Soundtrack, you're in for a treat.
Nitro Kid has a physical version of its original synthwave soundtrack in the form of a pink cassette tape for €9 (shipping and taxes not included)!

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Order yours now at: Wic-Recordings!

Get your hands on them while you can!

Cassette tape OST collectible now available!

Hey, agents!

We have exciting news for you, retro synthwave lovers and collectors!

If you enjoy Nitro Kid's Original Soundtrack, you're in for a treat.
Nitro Kid has a physical version of its original synthwave soundtrack in the form of a pink cassette tape for €9 (shipping and taxes not included)!

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Orders yours now at: Wic-Recordings!

Get your hands on them while you can!

Nominate Nitro Kid for the Best Soundtrack for the Steam Awards 2022!

Dear agents,

We've received a lot of love for Nitro Kid's sweet synthwave soundtrack, and now we need your support to nominate it for the Best Soundtrack category for the Steam Awards 2022!

You can also listen to the soundtrack from your favorite music streaming platforms, and soon, in physical form (more news soon):

Please find links to the other music streaming platforms with the Nitro Kid Original Soundtrack by clicking the image below:



Last but not least, you can take advantage of a special discount and treat yourself or a friend to the game and the soundtrack until November 29th!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1709050/Nitro_Kid/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2182730/Nitro_Kid_Complete_Soundtrack/

Thank you all for your support, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Nitro Kid is part of the Steam Autumn Sale!

1.1.3 Hotfix update

Hello, agents!

We have just released another hotfix update for Nitro Kid!

Find the patch notes below 👇

1.1.3 Hotfix Patch Notes - November 16, 2022

The following changes have been implemented in-game:


  • Fixed Mission Impossible Achievement
  • Fixed Personal Bubble+ Shield gain
  • Fixed Meditate max HP gain bug
  • Fixed The Feuer Boss soft-lock
  • HitSound now plays on Enemy death
  • Enemy Burn damage now applies to props as well
  • Improved backup-system for save files
  • Pressure is now included in cleanse all buff effects
  • Smaller bug fixes


Thank you all for all the feedback, bug reports, and support! See you on the Nitro Kid channels! 💪👊

1.1.1 Hotfix update

Hello, agents!

We are happy to share that we have recently (November 12) implemented a new hotfix patch!

Find the patch notes below 👇

1.1.1 Hotfix Patch Notes - November 12, 2022

The following changes have been implemented in-game:


  • The Bibliophile achievement should fire now when you open the Codex (if you unlocked everything already)
  • Be Water Patch bug has been fixed
  • Some issues with Asian fonts have been fixed
  • One Punch's damage is now shown correctly in the deck view
  • Duplicating One Punch increases its damage now, instead of adding a copy
  • Commander has been nerfed from 2x2 -> 1x2 base damage and 350HP -> 300HP


Thank you all for all the feedback, bug reports, and support! See you on the Nitro Kid channels! 💪👊

1.1.0 update is now live!

Hello, agents!

How are you? We hope you are teaching INFINITY security forces a lesson! 💪

We're excited to share that we've updated the game with new difficulty modes, unique agent buffs, and other improvements!

Read the patch notes for more details, and feel free to join our Official Discord server if you have any feedback or questions! More updates coming soon!



New features and balance:
  • New difficulty modes:
    • Simulation: Heal 30 HP at crystals, start with an Avatar Patch giving +1 Energy, basic cards are already upgraded, start with $200
    • Reality: Heal 30 HP at crystals. 25% bonus score and experience
    • Security 0: Heal 20 HP at crystals. Increased enemy damage and HP, Removing a card and upgrading a patch costs $25 more. 50% bonus to score and experience

  • Temporary and unique Player Buffs now show in the Player Buff UI
    • L33: Maximum Effort and Recursive Method.
    • J4X: Underdog, Square Up, Paw, Magic Mitts, Ego Boost, Divine Fists
    • Infusion: Aluminium

  • Small improvements to the Codex and Unlock Intel UI
  • Show version number, seed and difficulty in-game
  • Show Hero Patch in hero selection, and make loadout minis hoverable
  • Added deck count UI
  • Removed Beelzebub from the normal Patch pool (it needs a design rework)
  • Redesigned Commander Boss
  • Reduced the Brain enemies’ Shield gain from 3 to 2
  • Slightly reduced the following enemies’ HP values:
    • Business Act: All normal enemies, The Scientist, and The Fire Warden
    • Mech Act: Battle Mech, Buff Bot, Tackle Bot, Flame Bot, Auto Gunner, Technician, Shield Turret

  • Slightly reduced the following enemies’ Damage values:
    • Business Act: Shotgun Yuppie, The Fire Warden, The Founder
    • Mech Act: Battle Mech, Pursuit Bot, Tackle Bot, The Test Subject, The Broodmother
    • Experiment Act: Cadet, Aberration, Prodigy, Poacher, Radiation Bot.

  • Increased the damage of The Vine Queen and her Shrubs slightly.
  • Increased The Vine Queen’s strength gain on Bug Card played from 2 to 4.
  • K31 Balance Changes:
    • Small Bore - Increased Chamber value by 1
    • Bullet Witch - Changed effect text from “Whenever you Chamber while at max Ammo, Gain 1 Strength.” to “Whenever you Chamber beyond your max Ammo, Gain 1 Strength.”
    • Opening Shot - Reduced Damage from 5 to 4

  • L33 Balance Changes:
    • Death Strike - Reduced Energy cost from 2 to 1
    • Firestorm - Increased Energy cost from 1 to 3, increased effects by ~300%
    • Discombobulate - Increased Damage by ~50%
    • Replaced 1 Block Card from L33’s starting deck
    • Added a new Card “Qi Pulse” to L33’s starting deck

  • +30 XP after every run

Bug fixes:
  • Fixed Bibliophile Achievement being stuck on 19/22
  • Reduced Saviour Achievement Kid's saved goal from 1000 to 250
  • Backup system for safe files in case of file corruption
  • Fixed Twins boss soft lock issue
  • Fixed burn damage on Dragon Punch+ and Erupt+
  • Fixed bug when selecting cards for Upgrade, Remove, and Tutors (Assassin, Stoke the Fire, etc.) in very large decks
  • Boomtouch doesn't apply to Plutonium anymore
  • Cockroach now can't be removed in Events
  • K31's Tech Expert Patch now can't upgrade Tactical Reload
  • Fixed Copper Infusion + Cost Up Cards
  • Cost reduction effects aren't given to cloned cards
  • Fix Ambush Event lock for when Player enters with 1 HP
  • J4X’s Power Drain card now affects Strength from Golden Glove correctly
  • Maximum Effort + Push Kick now targets correctly
  • The Hornet’s Damage on Card play is no longer increased by Security levels.
  • And many more minor bug fixes.


Thank you all for all the feedback, bug reports, and support! See you around! 💪👊

Nitro Kid Original Soundtrack now available on music streaming platforms!

Hello agents! 👋

We hope you have been enjoying the game whilst listening to the original synthwave soundtrack! 🎶

We’ve recently revealed the complete list of music producers, and you can now listen to the soundtrack directly from your favorite music streaming platforms! 🎧

Full song list




Download it directly on Steam!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2182730/Nitro_Kid_Complete_Soundtrack/





We are incredibly proud to have worked with LudoWic, Tonebox, Jules Reves, and Laird Kruger to create the Nitro Kid Original Soundtrack! Don’t hesitate to follow them on their artist channels for more awesome songs.

🎘 Thijs Lodewijk, known as LudoWic, is an artist and musician based in the Netherlands. He works in the transitional area of music, art, and design, where he experiments with modern technology combining old vintage techniques and gear. He also worked on the Katana Zero's OST.
Check out LudoWic's Nitro Kid OST page Visit Ludowic.com

🎘 Jonas Pinnau, also known as Tonebox, is a DJ, mixing engineer, and synth programmer based in the US. His project blends influences of the 70s and 80s, synthwave, chiptune, ambient, and electro-house.
Check out Tonebox's Nitro Kid OST page Visit Toneboxmusic.com

🎘 Jules Reves is an electronic music artist who crafts futuristic soundscapes that combine 80s nostalgia with modern electronic genres. Based in Merano, Italy, his ambitions go beyond creating standard tracks, songs, and soundscapes the listener can be passionate about.
Check out Jules Reves' Nitro Kid OST page Visit Jules Reves's Linktr.ee for more info

🎘 Laird Kruger is a New Zealand based composer and multi-instrumentalist. His compositions range from the ambient to the hardcore, with the aim always to capture distinct cinematic and introspective moments. He is the creator of the Shimmer song that you probably have heard at the beginning of the game!
Visit LairdKruger.com for more info

Get the whole game and the OST, and listen to the awesome tunes even if you’re not playing the game! Check out our Turbo Bundle now!

We are also planning on creating a Discord radio channel on our Nitro Kid Discord server, and we will share more news about the Original Soundtrack soon. Follow the game to stay tuned!


Nitro Kid is here

Nitro Kid has arrived with three unique agents to play, each with their own abilities and play styles, you'll have plenty of options to take down INFINITY. So, gear up, agent, it's time for some butt-kicking action!

Watch the launch trailer



Full game features


Three special agents with unique sets of cards, abilities and play styles




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Three acts including the creepy Mutant Act





Ten Security Levels of difficulty progression


Every time you clear INFINITY tower – you unlock a new Security Level.
On each of them, you will face tougher enemies; if you succeed, you'll unlock new achievements and higher scores.

Original Synthwave Soundtrack


Enjoy the exclusive synthwave soundtrack made specially for the game. More than 30 original tracks are included!
Created by music producers:
Soundtrack is available for purchase on Steam and in the Turbo bundle with the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2182730/Nitro_Kid_Complete_Soundtrack

And so much more!


Craft a deck of synergized abilities, moves and skills.
Alternate your strategy with card upgrades, more than 30 game-changing infusions and more than 50 hero patches.



Get Nitro Kid or add to your wishlist now!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1709050/Nitro_Kid/