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The Knightling
Developer Twirlbound
The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. From the Steam store page
342 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
83
LovedLoved
182 positive · 38 negative
95% range 77–87%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 182 | 38 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 35 | 0 | 75 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
384 of 447 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
84% recommend · 174 yes, 34 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 208 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (479 of 551 positive).
Players praise the game's charming, vibrant world and classic PS2-era platforming feel. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note performance issues and a less polished second half. [4][5] The movement and exploration are widely enjoyed, though combat and story receive mixed feedback. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [8]
I think overall the game is fine, like a 6 out of 10 but I'm still leaving a Thumbs Down because it feels like all the game dev went into movement, character design/animation and sidequesting busywork. You might get the impression from the trailers that that would be a good thing, and I am happy with how the game controls platforming-wise but the combat, enemy variety, difficulty scaling, story, dungeon designs and …
- [1]
the knightling is what i would affectionately describe as a gamecube or ps2 game. vibrant with colors, restrained in its scope but fantastic in its execution and gameplay, with a ton of heart to back it up. don't be too fooled by the open-world tag or how people discuss this game : at its core, the knightling offers a map with the usual suspects (towers, sidequests, collectibles) but it's all very restrained. you …
- [9]
The Knightling is an extremely charming open world platformer that feels very special. The animation, the writing, the music, all of it work together to deliver an experience that proves how every part of this game was hand crafted with nothing but love. I don't know the last time a game's open world was so enticing that I couldn't help but wander away from the main story just to make sure I saw everything the game …
- [3]
I was looking for something that brought back the vibe of classic PS2 platformers like Ratchet & Clank and Jak & Daxter, and this game absolutely nails it. The world’s bright and full of character, the gameplay’s smooth, and there’s a great mix of combat, exploration, and platforming. There’s plenty to get stuck into as well, the main story’s packed with content, and the side quests are genuinely enjoyable, not just …
- [2]
Excellent game, feel like it captures the feel of 6th generation platformers like Jak and Daxter and Ratchet and Clank, but evolves their concepts further and reinforces with its own identity and ideas - captures the spirit of them without being derivative at all, and feels like a natural evolution from those games with a proper open world and modern graphic and presentation. So far the only thing I'd wish for is a …
Summarised from 34 of the 313 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked The Knightling talk about charming, colorful world with great art direction; those who didn't talk about performance issues and stuttering on some systems. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 342 · most liked firstHey Bluesky, we're happy to be here, so good to see you all!⛅ This is the game we're currently working on - The Knightling! Coming to PC and consoles in 2025😎✨🛡 #gamedev #hibluesky
neutral · AI labelView post →Speaking of The Knightling... We couldn't afford to spend our entire dev budget on a trailer at THAT award show, but you can see it on Steam! And I'm so chuffed that even though this game is CRIMINALLY overlooked, 100% of our recent reviews were positive! 🛡️ store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
neutral · AI labelView post →It finally happened. My second ever 10 out of 10. The best Zelda game Nintendo never made. Here is my review of The Knightling:
positive · AI labelView post →You asked, and we listened! We're really excited to announce the next evolution of our game The Knightling! Get ready for the port you've all been waiting for! 💙🛡️ #indiegame #gamingnews
neutral · AI labelView post →Making a game as a little indie studio is hard, marketing it is harder! The best way you can support us is to play The Knightling, leave us a review, and share the game with your friends! And it's on a huge sale now! Our 0.35 marketing person thanks you 🙏 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I’ve got a new episode of Beyond the Pixels out in which I spoke with @mattvdl.bsky.social about their latest game, The Knightling, and how despite doing almost everything right - it just hasn’t found its audience yet. It’s tough out there for indie devs in such a saturated market.
neutral · AI labelView post →The shortlisted nominees for 'Best Gameplay' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... Axyz GlitchSPANKR Into the Restless Ruins Katanaut Spooky Express The Knightling Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
neutral · AI labelView post →If we had to #TeaseYaGame for The Knightling, the original idea literally came from a one-sentence shower thought about "a knight with a shield instead of a sword" and we made that into a whole game which you can now play on Steam, Xbox, and Ps5! store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Exactly one year ago we released The Knightling! We are so grateful for all the love we've received. Thank you to everyone who played our game, you mean the world to us ❤️❤️❤️ #indiegame #anniversary
neutral · AI labelView post →Next up: Best Soundtrack! Cabernet Dispatch Knights in Tight Spaces OFF The Knightling UNBEATABLE Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
neutral · AI labelView post →Look at these gorgeous maps for The Knightling by our amazing concept artist @supposedlydaphne.bsky.social. Each map looks to be drawn by a different in-game cartographer with each their own style and quirks. For example, the lines on the Windtorn Fields one overshoot because it's so windy there!
neutral · AI labelView post →I think overall the game is fine, like a 6 out of 10 but I'm still leaving a Thumbs Down because it feels like all the game dev went into movement, character design/animation and sidequesting busywork. You might get the impression from the trailers that that would be a good thing, and I am happy with how the game controls platforming-wise but the combat, enemy variety, difficulty scaling, story, dungeon designs and puzzles are also very important to the game experience, yet feel like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m live on Twitch, babes 💜 Today I’m checking out The Knightling, thanks to the kind friends over at @sabergames.bsky.social!! twitch.tv/aspecificegg
neutral · AI labelView post →Please give a vote to The Knightling! It’s such a charming game with heart that has been overlooked this year and I’d love if it would get the flowers it deserves 🛡️
positive · AI labelView post →🛡️ Take up your shield and become the hero the realm needs in The Knightling, a fantasy action-adventure game coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 💫 ✨Wishlist now!✨ Developed by @twirlbound.com Published by Saber Interactive
neutral · AI labelView post →We are SO thrilled that The Knightling has been shortlisted for THREE @debugawards.com Indie Game Awards! 💙 Best Gameplay 🧡 Best Sound Design 💙 Best Soundtrack Thank you @debugmag.com!
neutral · AI labelView post →We got to talk about The Knightling and how we created our little game, and you can catch the whole interview tomorrow! Thank you @andresplays.bsky.social for the opportunity! 🧡
neutral · AI labelView post →the knightling is what i would affectionately describe as a gamecube or ps2 game. vibrant with colors, restrained in its scope but fantastic in its execution and gameplay, with a ton of heart to back it up. don't be too fooled by the open-world tag or how people discuss this game : at its core, the knightling offers a map with the usual suspects (towers, sidequests, collectibles) but it's all very restrained. you aren't going to do 200 sided quests. you aren't going to collect 500 artifacts.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needed a Steam Deck game because I find it hard to play Ball x Pit for longer than a run or 2 at a time. Ended up on The Knightling. If @andresplays.bsky.social gives a game a 10, I'm contractually obligated to try it. I hope it doesn't suck 😭
neutral · AI labelView post →Seems like a great game but I can't get past the constant stuttering and jitters this game performs at. No matter what resolution no matter what setting when launching the game after 10 minutes the fps drops from 120 to 58 with stuttering and I'm not the only one having these issues this is a optimization problem especially when my cpu is at 20% and gpu at 40%. This game doesn't need dlss or frame gen it needs a patch or update that fixes performance, I'll change my review when that day comes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Embark on an Adventure in a Mysterious Kingdom in This Open-World Game Explore the beautiful world of The Knightling as you take on a challenging mission. #games #gameart #3d #3dart 80.lv/articles/emb...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Knightling is on sale AGAIN for the next few days! This is a great opportunity to pick up our little game at a fraction of the price. Remember to leave us a review when you're done! 🙏 💙
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been playing The Knightling for the last couple of weeks, and even though the video game calendar is about to get ridiculously busy, you should be playing it too. www.thegamer.com/the-knightli...
positive · AI labelView post →Instead of listening to someone whine about how boring it is to make large games....maybe spend some bucks on a game crafted with a love of the medium, and a love of the craft...check out The Knightling!
positive · AI labelView post →We're proud to be nominated for 2 Dutch Game Awards this year with The Knightling! Fingers crossed for some wins on December 3rd🤞💗 #gameawards
neutral · AI labelView post →I thought this game would be more fun, but the large areas that are there too explore are too similar, and not that exciting. Especially the last area is a drag. Overall, it does not manage to do anything new in the genre. Combat is okay, although the combos are way too many. Exploration is a bit junky, the mechanic with the shield-shurfing does not work most of the time and is forgotten easily. Most of the time you will be double-jumping and gliding, again and again, looking for somewhat…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Knightling is a solid 3D platformer, giving a sense of nostalgia for 90s adventures, and offering a Zelda-like experience on PC. However, it struggles on #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Saber Interactive for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
neutral · AI labelView post →Have you heard of The Knightling? The game in which you use Sir Lionstone's shield to attack, defend, and navigate obstacles? Well, Sir Lionstone, he is me! And because the game is releasing on Thursday, I'm streaming the first couple of hours tomorrow around 1430BST: www.twitch.tv/willvoiceit
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey BlueSky! We at @twirlbound.bsky.social announced our new game about two weeks ago and couldn't be more proud - this is The Knightling!🤩🛡 #gamedev youtu.be/lxYirnvx9_o?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Even if I weren't the voice of Sir Lionstone (recorded through several layers of towel) I would thoroughly recommend The Knightling. The game has buckets of heart, adorable and hilarious characters, a beautiful art-style, a *gorgeous * soundtrack, and feels fab to play AN ABSOLUTE STEAL AT 67% OFF
positive · AI labelView post →Here's a glimpse at some of the concept art created for our game The Knightling, by the incredibly talented Daphne Mattheijssen! 🤩 Check out the link to her Artstation in the thread, to see how her incredible imagination helped shape the game's visuals! #IndieDev #GameDev #BehindTheScenes
neutral · AI labelView post →This is the last weekend to vote for my team’s game for the #DevGAMM awards! They are a tiny but mighty group of talented folks, and The Knightling is such a lovely sleeper hit that is packed with color and charm. Please give it a vote!! 💜
positive · AI labelView post →The Knightling is a fun adventure game 😊
positive · AI labelView post →Psst over here! Support The Knightling by wishlisting the game! #wishlistwednesday 🪄 sabr.gg/4dkjyZy
neutral · AI labelView post →The Knightling is finished and what an incredible experience it was! If you have been looking for a action adventure game where you can explore, collect, and pull off some fun platforming I definitely recommend it. Plus the soundtrack and visuals are phenomenal
positive · AI labelView post →I know that game!!! 😍Thanks for picking up the Knightling!
neutral · AI labelView post →Dear Knightlings, Thank you so much for the amazing reception to our game and the world of Clesseia. 🫶 Head over to Steam to read what's next for The Knightling! 🛡️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/147...
neutral · AI labelView post →tl;dr: A fun but flawed open-world platformer with some nice movement tech. Not really worth the full asking price (30 USD), but well worth what I paid for it (8 USD). The Good Movement controls are reasonable (on a controller) and teching is both possible and fun, though somewhat tricky to pull off. The art is colorful and about what you'd expect from an indie Unreal/Unity 3D title that's not using art as the USP. Combat can be a bit dull at first, but improves as you unlock moves. And if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Want to know how to build a world, at the highest level? Check out the process behind how our amazing concept artist, Daphne, put together the world map for The Knightling! Also: bonus icons by an icon ✨ www.artstation.com/artwork/8B920G
neutral · AI labelView post →If you've wanted another sneak peek into the development of The Knightling, here's 49 whole minutes of Creative Director @mattvdl.bsky.social's talking about all the amazing parts of this game and how we built them! Thank you @andresplays.bsky.social for featuring us! 💙
neutral · AI labelView post →Special shoutout to my friends at @twirlbound.com for winning Best Audio for The Knightling, and to Sokpop Collective for taking home both Best Game Design and Best Game Award for Grunn! I know what I'll be playing over the holidays.
neutral · AI labelView post →Huge respect for my friends at @twirlbound.com, who spent 5+ years crafting their second game. Their charming platformer, The Knightling is out now! If you love indies, go check it out, buy it, and help them keep creating magic.
neutral · AI labelView post →More and more folks popping up here, always good! This is @twirlbound.bsky.social's new game, The Knightling, about a loyal knightling equipped with only a legendary shield. Have a look and trust me when i say it's ✨pretty darn fun✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/... #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Another nomination for The Knightling! 🤩 This time we're finalists for the Cinekid Game Award. Cinekid is a film, television, and media festival for children in the Netherlands. We're so honored to be listed alongside these other kid-friendly games! tinyurl.com/cinekidawards
neutral · AI labelView post →We took The Knightling to the opposite side of the world to share our game with a whole new set of players. Hopefully this means a whole new audience and culture can connect to our story of a little underdog on a big adventure! If you're in Jakarta check it out! twirlbound.com/2026/06/17/t...
neutral · AI labelView post →Kate recommends open world adventure action-adventure game, The Knightling, by @twirlbound.com and @sabergames.bsky.social. Read the full review here: gameluster.com/the-knightli...
neutral · AI labelView post →I love seeing #IndieDevs bring their projects to life and deliver unto us amazing #IndieGames, but please, don’t rush yourself. Take the time you need, get proper QA, to make sure your game shines! #TheKnightling is wholesome, but has so many flaws that really need to be addressed past the intro.
neutral · AI labelView post →Tonight, we're doing an AMA on r/Games to celebrate tomorrow's launch of The Knightling! ✨💖 Come over and drop your questions about the game, its world, game development in general or Twirlbound! #redditama #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is pretty decent, it's fun to run around the beautiful world and just do whatever you come upon, the music is great, and it's pretty to look at. That being said, the game definitly feels like the devs bit off more than they could chew; the second half feels significantly less polished than the first, among other things there are weird progression bugs, and the balance of combat encounters to healing availability being completely scuffed. The main city area in the beginning also has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Huge congrats to our friends at Twirlbound, Tumult Kollectiv, and Saber Interactive for winning Best Audio at the Dutch Game Awards for The Knightling! The enchanting soundtrack is available to stream now. 🎧 Give it a listen: lnk.to/the-Knightling 🏆 Full winners list: dutchgameawards.nl/winners/
neutral · AI labelView post →We absolutely love this video by @joehickson.bsky.social on The Knightling - a bit of a playthrough, a bit of analysis! Thanks Joe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBx3...
neutral · AI labelView post →Calling all explorers, the Knightling Photo Challenge starts today! 📸 1. Take your most amazing in-game screenshot from The Knightling 2. Post it on X, Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky 3. Tag @theknightling.bsky.social & @twirlbound.com so everyone can see Continue below ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →After a fantastic 2017 edition where we showcased Pine, Twirlbound is proud to have a game present at this year's Day of the Devs!😍✨ Come and play The Knightling and explore the Outskirts✨🛡️ #dotd2025
neutral · AI labelView post →Someone recommended The Knightling to me tonight and it's a charming little game. Reminds me of the classic PS2 days of old.
positive · AI labelView post →Sad to see such a massive game go so unnoticed. There's so much content, movement is fluid, visuals are incredible, puzzles and level design are well thought out, and the vast upgrade system works nicely. An enticing story, fun characters, and aside from the main quest line the countless side quests are also genuinely a joy to complete. (Additionally, I haven't come across a single bug.) Definitely recommend this one, and I hope it finds its rightful audience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A lot of fun to just glide, slide and navigate the world. I actually found myself exploring a lot more than following the main quest due to how interesting each environment was. Loved the character design and humor as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Review: ‘The Knightling’ Embarks on a Whimsical Adventure - by @theletterten.gay #Gamesky @twirlbound.com @sabergames.bsky.social #gaming thecosmiccircus.com/game-review-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Hana (The Knightling) Requested by @porecomesis.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →INDIGO SPEAKER Sasha Lewis - Game/Level Designer at @twirlbound.com - will speak at INDIGO about The Knightling's Outskirts. "The world-building process of the highly anticipated action-adventure The Knightling" INDIGO 2025, May 27-28, Rotterdam. More info: indigoshowcase.nl #INDIGO2025 #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Trying out a demo for a new game today, as requested by one of my followers! Will be playing The Knightling in a few, am very interested to see what this game is like! www.twitch.tv/nezumiknight #nowlive #furrylive #pngtuber #twitch
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