Floppy Knights

Floppy Knights is a charming experience that brings something unique to the table, even though it doesn’t reinvent the wheel for either of its genres. I do wish there was a little more meat to the experience, and despite the charming writing the story simply lacks a strong core. Despite that, however, it’s a journey that’s well worth taking, especially if you’re a fan of tactical games or deck builders.

83%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

83% User Score Based on 244 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 4 reviews

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About

Floppy Knights is a quirky turn-based strategy game where you command paper knights in battle. Assemble your deck of paper soldiers, each with unique abilities, and outsmart your opponents in tactical combat. The game features charming hand-drawn art and a delightful blend of humor and drama.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

story31 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging characters that create a delightful atmosphere.
Innovative blend of deck-building mechanics with turn-based tactical gameplay, offering a unique experience.
Variety of cards and strategies keeps gameplay fresh and encourages experimentation.

Gameplay can feel slow due to lengthy animations and lack of an undo button, leading to frustration.
Limited replayability after completing the campaign, as levels remain the same on subsequent playthroughs.
Some levels can be overly challenging or unbalanced, particularly when relying on RNG for card draws.

story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
72%
3%
The story is characterized as simple and accessible, appealing primarily to a younger audience with its charming, cartoonish style and light-hearted dialogue. While some players find the narrative engaging and fun, others feel it lacks depth and can become tedious due to excessive dialogue. Overall, the story serves as a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay, providing a whimsical context for the deck-building and tactical challenges.
- “The story follows the usual lines of the classic hero but with a young girl and her sentient portable computer, and is interesting enough with a few unexpected twists and events.”
- “The story is light while at the same time elaborate enough, and the levels offer each a new type of challenge and reward the player with different cards, which boosts the excitement.”
- “The art is wonderful, the gameplay feels balanced, the story is cute, all in all just a good time!”
- “Arguably it could be said I'm therefore not the target demographic, but in my experience the dialogue, story, and characters can't match either the charm of the visual style or even the ankle-deep depth of strategy gameplay.”
- “The story is simple and mostly just to get from point A to B in gameplay, but even within this framing the characters are cute and the writing is charming and funny.”
- “Building decks, piloting the deck, attempting the challenges, listening to the story - all feel tedious and unrewarding.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
70%
3%
The gameplay is a blend of turn-based strategy and deck-building mechanics, offering a mix of familiar elements and innovative twists that keep it engaging. While some players appreciate the simplicity and variety of strategies available, others find it lacks depth and can feel slow or monotonous at times. Overall, the game is praised for its addictive mechanics and charming presentation, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing enough challenge for seasoned players.
- “The gameplay is addictive and encourages experimentation with your deck to capitalize on synergies.”
- “The game offers a lot of variety: each chapter has its own monsters and specific board mechanics, and after the first chapter, you start getting new decks that offer new playstyle possibilities and new cards that you can craft.”
- “The turn-based gameplay is not particularly complicated, but offers a satisfactory amount of mechanical variety for players to interact with and customize.”
- “The mechanics of the game end up allowing you to endlessly spawn units, and so even at its most difficult, the game is just a war of attrition.”
- “The only real downside is once you unlock everything, there's no real gameplay left.”
- “While I really love the art, the gameplay and the idea, the battles are so slow that it takes forever.”
graphics
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The graphics of "Floppy Knights" are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons and games like "Dicey Dungeons." Players appreciate the colorful and expressive character designs, smooth animations, and cohesive music that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing and engaging, they also cleverly mask the game's underlying complexity and strategic depth.
- “The art style is charming, with characters that are expressive and colorful, but the cuteness doesn't detract from how satisfying it is to fly across the map and savage a goblin that killed one of your favorite troops.”
- “The music bops, the art style is incredible, and I love the variation in all of the cards!”
- “The simple colorful and bright graphics and retro game music give a nostalgic feel while keeping a cheerful mood.”
- “The graphics are simple looking and seem targeted mostly at children, with cartoonish characters and monsters with bright and colorful designs.”
- “The misleadingly simple and charming aesthetics hide a complex and challenging game that has something for everyone.”
- “The art style resembles a Saturday morning cartoon; and the story and characters are funny and memorable.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
50%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and retro style, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic console games. Reviewers highlight its energetic and cheerful tone, which complements the vibrant art and engaging gameplay, creating a cohesive and charming experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal and keeping players entertained throughout.
- “The music and sound effects are retro and evocative of old console games, also with simple sounds but always with a cheerful tone.”
- “The music is plucky and chippy, with a modern bounce and sensibility that serves to bring out the charm inherent in the artwork.”
- “The music is catchy enough for me to shell out the extra 7 or 8 bucks for the soundtrack, with an upbeat retro style that perfectly matches the vibe of the game.”
- “Disappointingly a bit of a waste of quality art and music.”
- “The gameplay, much like the music, is rather monotonous.”
- “The light, friendly art and music style really balance out the tactics and strategy perfectly so it's not a stressful play.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while some players appreciate the absence of traditional grinding for cards or levels, the overall experience can feel tedious due to lengthy campaign stages and repetitive gameplay elements. The charm of the game is overshadowed by the monotony of managing numerous enemy units and the lack of engaging challenges as the game progresses.
- “Another gripe, some of the later stages wield large amounts of enemy units, each of which take (or skip) a turn, resulting in tedious waits between moments of player agency.”
- “There's a lot to like, it has a charm, but ultimately it was getting tedious.”
- “Building decks, piloting the deck, attempting the challenges, listening to the story - all feel tedious and unrewarding.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has limited replayability after completing the main story and collecting all cards, with many players noting that once the missions are finished, there isn't much incentive to return. However, some aspects like the challenge section and deck-building offer a degree of replayability for those looking to experiment with different strategies. Despite these elements, the consensus is that the game lacks significant replay value overall.
- “-$20 is a steal for a game of this quality, the amount of content, and the replayability.”
- “The challenge section and the new decks offer a lot of replayability, and I'm fully committed to building the perfect deck and giving the hooligans the murder squad they deserve.”
- “(The scenarios will be the same on subsequent runthroughs, so the replayability consists of the new decks and tactics that you might bring to them.)”
- “However, variety and replayability is pretty low.”
- “This game doesn't offer much in the way of replayability, so once you finish the game, that's about it.”
- “The downside is that the game does have somewhat limited replayability once you've beaten the story (devs estimate ~10-12h, if I recall correctly) and optional challenge levels.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by charming and funny dialogue, cute characters, and a lighthearted story that, while simple, effectively engages players. Reviewers appreciate the blend of cute aesthetics and smooth animation, noting that the writing is both entertaining and memorable, though some moments may feel a bit clichéd. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's design and worldbuilding.
- “The aesthetic is cute, there's a decent amount of different archetypes to build, and the story is simple but funny.”
- “Love the cute art style, smooth animation, funny dialogue!”
- “The story is simple and mostly just to get from point A to B in gameplay, but even within this framing, the characters are cute and the writing is charming and funny.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its charming designs and engaging storytelling, highlighting the strong artistic style and humor that enhance the overall experience. Fans of similar games, like Dicey Dungeons, appreciate the consistent quality and creativity in character portrayal.
- “The art style, music, writing, humor, and character design are all great.”
- “I heard of this because I really liked Dicey Dungeons, and this was made by the same artist. It just has, like Dicey Dungeons, peak character design; I just love it.”
- “It not only has charming character designs, but also a fun story going for it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game performs well on the Steam Deck, with no issues related to text visibility or controls; however, players report significant frame rate stutter after extended playtime, particularly during battle animations, which negatively impacts gameplay.
- “Plays quite well on Steam Deck, with no issues regarding text visibility, controls, or performance.”
- “The optimization allows for smooth gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The game runs efficiently, providing a seamless experience even during intense moments.”
- “Running into performance issues after the game has been up for an extended period of time (an hour+?), basically just frame rate stutter when the animations are playing during battle.”
- “This performance issue is seriously impacting gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring cute and wholesome moments that resonate with players, alongside challenging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the heartwarming nature of the characters, noting that their dialogue feels thoughtfully crafted, reminiscent of John Scalzi's writing style.
- “This is the most heartwarming game, with characters that feel like their dialogue was written by John Scalzi.”
- “Cute, wholesome, sometimes pretty hard, especially challenges.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players highlighting the detailed environments and evocative sound design that enhance the overall experience. The combination of visual aesthetics and audio elements creates a captivating mood that draws players into the game world. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, despite it not being officially supported, indicating a high level of stability in that environment.
- “I mostly play on the Steam Deck, and everything runs great even though it's not officially supported yet.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs during my sessions.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay, which really enhances the overall experience.”