Knight Crawlers

About

"Knight Crawlers" is a thrilling action-adventure game that takes place in a mysterious, dark world. As a lone knight, players must explore treacherous dungeons, defeat terrifying monsters, and uncover ancient secrets to save their kingdom from destruction. With a variety of weapons, skills, and customization options, each playthrough offers a unique and challenging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a fun and interesting take on the rogue-lite genre, with a streamlined progression system that allows for varied gameplay.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on fixing bugs and improving the game, which shows dedication to the project.
The art style and character customization options are charming and add depth to the gameplay experience.

The game feels incomplete and lacks sufficient content, with limited bosses and rooms, making it repetitive and grindy.
Controls can be frustrating, especially without a controller, and the mechanics feel clunky at times, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
Many players report that the game feels like it is still in Early Access, with a lack of updates and communication from the developer.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by a streamlined progression system that offers both complexity and addictive challenges, requiring strategic skills and quick reflexes. However, players note issues with balance, such as expensive upgrade costs and wonky controls that can hinder the experience. While the initial hours are engaging, the gameplay can devolve into a repetitive grind, and the unique movement mechanics may take time to master.
- “The gameplay is addictive, with plenty of challenges and surprises, and you will need to use your strategic skills and quick reflexes to navigate through the levels and defeat the enemies.”
- “Once you are accustomed to the gameplay at its core, it becomes an enjoyable and addictive experience!”
- “The title has a stylized look that fits with the elements of the gameplay, and it has a charm of its own.”
- “But the mechanics are very wonky; you have no way of knowing when your attack is recharged, so you have to randomly press the attack button and hope it works.”
- “The controls take a bit of getting used to since the mechanics are ragdoll-like, which means that even jumping can sometimes be complex.”
- “The gameplay looks a bit weird; the movement of the character feels like he is injured or stepping in mud with how he walks, but I'm not sure if it's intentional or meant to make the fights feel more intense.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their attractive and cartoonish art style, featuring beautifully designed cards and character skins that enhance the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the balance between art and gameplay, noting that the visuals remain engaging even during intense combat. However, some users suggest the option to lower graphics settings for better performance on less powerful computers.
- “The graphics of the game are more attractive.”
- “The graphics of the game, on the other hand, are more attractive.”
- “Characters are cartoonish, and there are many skins to customize your main character's visuals and effects.”
- “Bravo to whomever choreographed the balance in art styles and combat; it is eye candy and hasn't gotten in the way of playing the game for me, even when combat is at its most hectic.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a highly repetitive and tedious grinding loop, requiring players to invest significant time in runs for random gear that often doesn't align with their desired builds. While it may appeal to those who enjoy XP farming, many find the experience boring and unfulfilling, even for fans of grind-heavy games.
- “The game has an incredibly grindy loop, where basically you are doing each run for gear to equip that can be completely random and completely not related to whatever build you are trying.”
- “I cannot recommend this game as it is one of the most boring grinds I've ever done, and I actually love grindy games.”
- “So you have to commit to a playstyle for hours of grinding to get anywhere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game has experienced initial bugs at launch, but subsequent patches have significantly improved stability, earning praise for the developer's responsiveness. While some users note that it still lacks content, it runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck.
- “But to all the Steam Deck users out there, it runs great!”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, ensuring a smooth experience.”
- “I've had no crashes or bugs, which really enhances the overall stability.”
- “Fun game, although it is still a bit buggy and somewhat lacks content.”
- “The game at launch was a bit buggy, but the patches fixed a lot of the issues. I really appreciate the developer for being responsive and addressing the bugs.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some players find it addictive and appreciate its replay value, others criticize it for long, tedious runs that diminish enjoyment and make progression feel punishing.
- “It's surprisingly addictive and has a lot of replayability for an ARPG.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is generally perceived as simplistic or lacking depth, with some users noting an absence of a coherent narrative altogether.
- “The story is very basic.”
- “There is no story whatsoever.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The music in the game is solid but unremarkable, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with a tense soundtrack that heightens the sense of dread during gameplay. Sound effects and voice acting also contribute positively, creating an immersive experience that encourages players to avoid mistakes.
- “The soundtrack adds more tension to the areas the player visits, emphasizing a sense of dread and perfectionism. You don't want to get hit too much, or the run will start to look bad.”
- “It's nothing to write home about, but solid across sound effects, music, and voice acting.”
- “It's nothing to write home about but solid across sound effects, music, and voice acting.”
- “The soundtrack adds more tension to the areas the player visits to emphasize that sense of dread and perfectionism; you don't want to get hit too much, or the run will start to look bad.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere feels repetitive, lacking variety and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I don't think that there is more than just one atmosphere, which feels repetitive.”
- “The game lacks a diverse atmosphere, making each environment feel monotonous.”
- “The overall atmosphere is uninspired and fails to immerse the player.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the player's amusing movements and silly actions, which contribute significantly to its overall character and can elicit genuine laughter.
- “At times, it really made me laugh, as my character made funny movements or did silly things, which added to the charm of the game.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that kept me entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the witty puns and playful interactions, making the gameplay experience even more enjoyable.”