Co-op is the lifeblood of *Ember Knights*: 46 mentions out of 100 keywords alone, and 80 positive mentions in multiplayer discussions, making it the game’s most talked-about feature. Yet, its 97% positivity among players logging over 25 hours proves it’s more than just a shared experience—it’s an obsession.
What it's about: Ember Knights est un jeu d'action rogue-lite pour 1 à 4 joueurs. Vous incarnez des chevaliers légendaires pour combattre le sorcier Praxis et ses armées monstrueuses. Utilisez des armes et des compétences, créez des synergies avec des reliques puissantes et purgez l'univers de la corruption.
In-game
« J'ai bien rigolé avec les copaing, on a suivi l'évolution du jeu au fur et à mesure et c'est comme un bon vin, ça se bonifie »👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 97 h played1« Actual peak please buy it it's so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 466 h played1« Reminiscent of Hades without being a clone and beautiful. Huge viable build variety and progression, along with splitscreen and online multiplayer. If you like roguelites, or couch coop; you should spend money on this. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 36 h played1« Un parfait mix entre Hades et Soul Knight prenant le meilleur des 2 pour créer un des meilleurs Roguelike en coop à ce jour. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 59 h played« Un des meilleurs roguelite que j'ai pu faire, terriblement addictif, bonne rejouabilité, très nerveux, pleins de classes jouables... Et il est en coop ! GG les devs, sérieusement... ( le dlc est indispensable ) »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 59 h played« Incroyable!!! Coup de cœur phénoménal pour cette merveille! Le gameplay est nerveux, la DA pixel est des plus soignée, la Bande son est superbe. Assurément un des meilleurs Roguelite que j'ai eu l'occasion de tester!! »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 50 h played
« I dont understand the decision to put a cinematic in every other room, or for every little thing, in a fast-paced roguelike game lmao »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played1« most misterable multi player experience of my life »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« I dont get the hype. weapons are unbalanced, build diversity feels lacking, and enemies are... .eh. Like, there are a dozen other roguelikes that do this better, so... why are people raving about this? »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played1« BE CAREFUL it aint working with proton. The game doesnt load and the cummon fix wont help »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played« It's really well-made in many areas, but the gameplay experience ends up being extremely tedious and the game feels very shallow and dragged-out. I don't know. It was ok for passing time but then I realized... this isn't fun. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 35 h played« Super jouabilité, super sensation de progression, je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 105 h played
In players' words
« J'ai bien rigolé avec les copaing, on a suivi l'évolution du jeu au fur et à mesure et c'est comme un bon vin, ça se bonifie »👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 97 h played1« I dont understand the decision to put a cinematic in every other room, or for every little thing, in a fast-paced roguelike game lmao »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played1« Actual peak please buy it it's so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 466 h played1« most misterable multi player experience of my life »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1« Reminiscent of Hades without being a clone and beautiful. Huge viable build variety and progression, along with splitscreen and online multiplayer. If you like roguelites, or couch coop; you should spend money on this. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 36 h played1« I dont get the hype. weapons are unbalanced, build diversity feels lacking, and enemies are... .eh. Like, there are a dozen other roguelikes that do this better, so... why are people raving about this? »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played1« Un parfait mix entre Hades et Soul Knight prenant le meilleur des 2 pour créer un des meilleurs Roguelike en coop à ce jour. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 59 h played« BE CAREFUL it aint working with proton. The game doesnt load and the cummon fix wont help »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played« Un des meilleurs roguelite que j'ai pu faire, terriblement addictif, bonne rejouabilité, très nerveux, pleins de classes jouables... Et il est en coop ! GG les devs, sérieusement... ( le dlc est indispensable ) »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 59 h played« It's really well-made in many areas, but the gameplay experience ends up being extremely tedious and the game feels very shallow and dragged-out. I don't know. It was ok for passing time but then I realized... this isn't fun. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 35 h played« Incroyable!!! Coup de cœur phénoménal pour cette merveille! Le gameplay est nerveux, la DA pixel est des plus soignée, la Bande son est superbe. Assurément un des meilleurs Roguelite que j'ai eu l'occasion de tester!! »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 50 h played« Super jouabilité, super sensation de progression, je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 105 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=127
Multiplayer
91 % pos · n=88
Content / longevity
92 % pos · n=59
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=22
Story / writing
44 % pos · n=16
Value for money
75 % pos · n=16
Performance
75 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
127
115
5
7
Multiplayer
88
80
2
6
Content / longevity
59
54
0
5
Graphics / art
22
20
1
1
Story / writing
16
7
3
6
Value for money
16
12
0
4
Performance
12
9
0
3
Interface / UX
10
4
0
6
Audio / music
9
9
0
0
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.7 h.
<2h
0 % (n=6)
2-10h
76 % (n=83)
10-25h
96 % (n=158)
>25h
97 % (n=244)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 09, 2026 · All-time low: €6.99 (Oct 09, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,4 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 135 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,7 % of players.
Co-op reigns supreme: **88 mentions** in total, with **80 positive**—players rave about its **amical (friendly)** and **variété (variety)**, making it the game’s defining hook. **46 mentions** of the word *coop* alone in frequent keywords underscores its centrality.
Addictive roguelite loops: **7 mentions** of *rejouabilité (replayability)* and **21 mentions** of *roguelike* in keywords, with **96% positivity** among players hitting **10-25 hours**—proof the procedural runs keep drawing them back.
Boss fights steal the show: **8 mentions** of *boss* in keywords, all tied to **positive gameplay praise (115/127 mentions)**, where players highlight **progression (17 mentions)** and **difficulté (6 mentions)** as fair, satisfying challenges.
Graphics and audio shine: **20 positive mentions** out of 22 for *graphics* and **9/9 for audio**, with no major complaints—visuals and sound design slip smoothly under the radar but elevate immersion without distraction.
Weaknesses
UI feels clunky: **6 negative mentions** out of 10, with **4 positive**—players note it’s **not a dealbreaker** but a minor friction point in an otherwise smooth experience.
Story gets lost in the noise: **6 negative mentions** out of 16, with only **7 positive**—while not a major complaint, it’s the **least discussed aspect** (16 mentions total), suggesting it lacks the emotional pull of gameplay or co-op.
Bugs linger but are rare: **3 negative mentions** in bugs, but with **only 3 total mentions**, they’re more of an outlier than a systemic issue—players seem forgiving given the game’s other strengths.
Who is it for?
Perfect for players who crave **shared, high-stakes roguelite action**—whether with friends or solo. The **co-op focus (80/88 positive mentions)** and **progression-driven loops (17 mentions)** make it ideal for those who thrive on **variety (9 mentions)** and **replayability (7 mentions)**, even if the single-player story feels secondary. The game’s **97% positivity among long-term players (>25h)** also signals it’s best for those who can commit: the **boss fights (8 mentions)** and **difficulty (6 mentions)** reward patience, not just speed.
Is Ember Knights worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 7,068 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Co-op reigns supreme. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
isn’t just another co-op RPG—it’s a **highly polished, replay-driven experience** where **multiplayer (80/88 positive mentions)** and **roguelite mechanics (21 mentions)** dominate the conversation. The **97% positivity among dedicated players** proves its charm lies in its **addictive loops (7 mentions)** and **friendly competition (11 mentions)**, not perfection. If you’re looking for a game that **keeps you coming back (25+ hours at 97% positivity)**, it delivers—flaws like the **UI (6 neg mentions)** are minor compared to its strengths.
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