Kimi K3 Wins in Arcade Game Generation Test
OfirPress · x · 2026-07-17
A hands-on comparison reveals that Kimi K3 performed the best on a task to create three retro arcade games, while also costing less.
Comparison data:
- Kimi K3: 18.4K tokens, $0.28
- GPT-5.6: 18.1K tokens, $0.28
- Opus 4.8: 21.3K tokens, $0.54
The tester noted that the Qbert game built by Kimi K3 was the best of the three. Its Battle City was also the closest to the original, with correct logic for tank movement, aiming, shooting, and wall destruction. While GPT-5.6 had the best visual style, it failed in Battle City, with broken tank and base logic.
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