Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows Processeur : TBD. Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 950 / RX 560 (still testing for lower) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Steam Deck can play a mix of Low and Medium settings @ 40 fps
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows Processeur : 6 core processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2060 / RX 5600xt DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : DLSS and NIS upscaling are available
Knights Within
Players are charging headfirst into action, with 75 adventurers logging between 10 and 25 hours and pushing positive sentiment to a stellar 100 percent in that bracket. Overall, the community rallies behind this indie title with a 95 percent positive rating across 296 reviews since its May 2024 launch.
What it's about: Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 142 | 129 | 5 | 8 |
| Content / longevity | 56 | 41 | 0 | 15 |
| Multiplayer | 26 | 21 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 25 | 16 | 0 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| Audio / music | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Value for money | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 min.
🪤 71 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Combat mechanics drive the enthusiasm, capturing 129 positive mentions out of 142 total entries.
- Content depth satisfies veterans and newcomers alike, generating 41 positive mentions out of 56.
- Multiplayer skirmishes deliver strong cooperative appeal, reflected in 21 positive mentions out of 26.
- Narrative elements weave a compelling backdrop, securing 19 positive mentions out of 22.
Weaknesses
- Interface design frustrates navigation, accumulating 12 negative mentions out of 17 total responses.
- Optimization hiccups hinder smooth combat sessions, drawing 9 negative mentions out of 25 performance remarks.
- Content pacing leaves some players wanting more, evidenced by 15 negative mentions out of 56.
Who is it for?
Action enthusiasts seeking engaging cooperative combat who are willing to overlook interface quirks in an evolving independent title.
Is Knights Within worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 296 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics drive the enthusiasm, capturing. Current price: 13,11€ (25% off).
Verdict
Knights Within establishes a formidable foundation in early access, backed by 296 reviews and a 95 percent post-release approval rating. While the user interface needs immediate polish, the core action loop proves intensely addictive for those who dive past the 10-hour mark.
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