Potion Knight

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Potion Knight is a single player action game. It was developed by Studio Knight Shift and was released on January 22, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Potion Knight is a fast-paced first-person shooter that blends tactical potion throwing with intense, chaotic action in a snow-covered medieval village. Players must defeat eerie creatures and the corrupt alchemist by using the ancient art of alchemy carefully. The game challenges you with procedurally generated levels and PSX-inspired graphics in a chilling, hostile world.

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Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Potion Knight features intuitive controls and a fun gameplay loop that keeps players engaged and encourages experimentation with different potion combinations.
The art style and visuals are highly praised, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers high replayability due to its procedural generation and speedrunning potential, making it appealing for players looking for quick, fun sessions.

The game is relatively short and can feel repetitive after a few runs, leading to a desire for more content and levels.
Some players experienced confusion with the color-coded potions, particularly those who are colorblind, which affected gameplay and enjoyment.
Minor bugs and issues, such as unexpected menu openings during combat and occasional janky level design, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and beautiful visuals, with many users highlighting the smooth movement and retro aesthetic. However, some players noted that the graphics can be overwhelming at times, potentially causing headaches. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some areas needing improvement.
- “The visuals and sound are absolutely beautiful.”
- “Smooth movement and super dope art style (the moon is my favorite).”
- “Overall, a fun game with amazing visuals but still some work left to do.”
- “And the graphics can cause headaches.”
- “Graphics and visuals look glerpelicious!”
- “---{ graphics }---”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive controls and engaging mechanics, offering a rewarding experience as players navigate obstacles and defeat enemies with a satisfying slide mechanic. While some users found the gameplay simple and enjoyable, others expressed a lack of interest, indicating mixed feelings about its overall appeal.
- “Very intuitive controls and game mechanics.”
- “I started by going as slow as I could, but using the slide mechanic to destroy obstacles and kill multiple enemies with the splash effect was rewarding and challenged me to go faster without being killed.”
- “It's such a simple but fun game with a surprisingly gripping gameplay loop!”
- “Not at all a fan of the gameplay, but I didn't play much.”
- “---{ gameplay }---”
- “☐ it's just gameplay”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is considered high due to randomly generated maps and the anticipation of future updates, making even a relatively short game feel fresh and engaging upon replay.
- “Replayability is high; I'm looking forward to future updates.”
- “From the few games I played, the maps seemed to be randomly generated, which adds a nice replayability factor.”
- “While being a relatively short game, the replayability is astounding.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music features a medieval backdrop complemented by eerie barking dogs, effectively enhancing the adrenaline-fueled gameplay as players navigate and combat enemies.
- “The medieval backing music, combined with the eerie barking of dogs, creates an adrenaline rush that enhances the thrill of sliding around and defeating enemies.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported stability issues, particularly noting that the game tends to freeze after completing boss fights, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The boss fight is cool, but after you defeat the boss, the game sort of freezes, which feels odd.”