Knights Within

Item: Knights Within
Rating: 96
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-10

Summary

Engaging gameplay loop with solid character progression.
Fun in both solo and multiplayer modes.
Satisfying combat with enhancing perks.
Worth trying; great potential in the genre.
Lacks visual polish and overall detail.
Needs more polish; feels janky.

Reviews (sample size): 201
Helpful reviews: 82%
Unhelpful reviews: 18%
Protest reviews: 0%

96%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
4%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 422
Negative points: 156
Gameplay points: 85
Perf. points: 21
Rec. points: 152
Misc points: 41

Point	Description	Importance
Engaging gameplay, solid progression Description The game offers a solid core gameplay loop with a blend of action, roguelite elements, and satisfying progression. Players experience a sense of continuous improvement and engagement, with varied enemies and scaling difficulty that keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging, whether playing solo or co-op. Importance 96%	The game offers a solid core gameplay loop with a blend of action, roguelite elements, and satisfying progression. Players experience a sense of continuous improvement and engagement, with varied enemies and scaling difficulty that keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging, whether playing solo or co-op.	96%
Fun solo and multiplayer Description The game is enjoyable in both solo and multiplayer modes, with the latter enhancing the experience. The fast-paced, tactical gameplay shines when playing with friends, while the game remains engaging and fun even when playing alone. Importance 85%	The game is enjoyable in both solo and multiplayer modes, with the latter enhancing the experience. The fast-paced, tactical gameplay shines when playing with friends, while the game remains engaging and fun even when playing alone.	85%
Enhancing perks and progression Description The game incorporates perks, power-ups, and a progression system that enhances the gameplay experience. These elements add depth and replayability, providing players with a sense of continuous improvement and new challenges. Importance 77%	The game incorporates perks, power-ups, and a progression system that enhances the gameplay experience. These elements add depth and replayability, providing players with a sense of continuous improvement and new challenges.	77%
Similar to popular horde-shooters Description The game is frequently compared to other popular titles like Risk of Rain 2, Helldivers 2, and Vermintide, suggesting it successfully incorporates elements from these games. This comparison helps players understand the game's mechanics and overall feel. Importance 68%	The game is frequently compared to other popular titles like Risk of Rain 2, Helldivers 2, and Vermintide, suggesting it successfully incorporates elements from these games. This comparison helps players understand the game's mechanics and overall feel.	68%
Surprisingly enjoyable experience Description The game is considered exceptionally enjoyable by many reviewers, with some expressing surprise at its quality given its low price and early access status. Some reviewers express strong positive sentiment without providing specific details. Importance 52%	The game is considered exceptionally enjoyable by many reviewers, with some expressing surprise at its quality given its low price and early access status. Some reviewers express strong positive sentiment without providing specific details.	52%
Satisfying blend of combat Description The game features satisfying combat, blending ranged and melee options. Melee combat is particularly praised for its weighty feel and mechanics like blocks and parries, while gunplay provides a different but equally enjoyable way to dispatch hordes of enemies. Importance 25%	The game features satisfying combat, blending ranged and melee options. Melee combat is particularly praised for its weighty feel and mechanics like blocks and parries, while gunplay provides a different but equally enjoyable way to dispatch hordes of enemies.	25%
Extensive character customization options Description The game provides extensive customization options for weapons, armor, and abilities, allowing players to create diverse builds and tailor their playstyle. This customization adds depth and replayability, encouraging experimentation and strategic loadout choices. Importance 23%	The game provides extensive customization options for weapons, armor, and abilities, allowing players to create diverse builds and tailor their playstyle. This customization adds depth and replayability, encouraging experimentation and strategic loadout choices.	23%
Active developer, frequent updates Description The game receives frequent updates and improvements based on player feedback, showcasing the developer's dedication and responsiveness. Many reviewers highlight that the game was created by a single developer, which is impressive given the game's quality and polish. Importance 17%	The game receives frequent updates and improvements based on player feedback, showcasing the developer's dedication and responsiveness. Many reviewers highlight that the game was created by a single developer, which is impressive given the game's quality and polish.	17%
Unique medieval-modern aesthetic Description The game features a unique aesthetic that blends medieval and modern elements, such as knights wielding guns in castle environments. This combination creates an appealing and memorable atmosphere. Importance 11%	The game features a unique aesthetic that blends medieval and modern elements, such as knights wielding guns in castle environments. This combination creates an appealing and memorable atmosphere.	11%
Great sound and atmosphere Description The game features well-designed sound effects and music that enhance the overall atmosphere. The gritty visuals and dark, grim world contribute to the game's immersive experience. Importance 7%	The game features well-designed sound effects and music that enhance the overall atmosphere. The gritty visuals and dark, grim world contribute to the game's immersive experience.	7%