diff --git a/src/engine/Particles/Particles.ts b/src/engine/Particles/Particles.ts
index 53fdc36cd..1e57146f6 100644
--- a/src/engine/Particles/Particles.ts
+++ b/src/engine/Particles/Particles.ts
@@ -124,9 +124,11 @@ export class Particle extends Entity {
     }
   }
 
-  public kill() {
-    if (this._emitter) {
+  public override kill() {
+    if (this._emitter?.active) {
       this._emitter.removeParticle(this);
+    } else {
+      super.kill();
     }
   }