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The Knightling Review – Dark Fantasy Meets Tactical Roguelike
The Knightling emerges as a dark fantasy roguelike adventure that blends gothic storytelling, punishing combat, and exploration-driven gameplay. With availability across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, it aims to appeal to fans of both indie roguelikes and atmospheric RPGs.
Story and Setting
Set in a cursed kingdom plagued by eternal night, you play as The Knightling, a mysterious warrior bound by shadow magic. Your mission is to reclaim the lost fragments of light scattered across dungeons, crypts, and ruined castles.
The narrative focuses on choices—ally with wandering spirits, confront demonic overlords, or sacrifice humanity for power. Each run unveils different story branches, creating replayability and a sense of mystery throughout.
Gameplay
The Knightling mixes roguelike progression with soulslike combat:
- Challenging melee combat with stamina management, parries, and dodge mechanics.
- Randomized dungeon layouts, ensuring each playthrough feels fresh.
- Upgrade system where collected “Light Shards” unlock new abilities, weapons, and passive buffs.
- Permadeath with progression, allowing you to carry over permanent upgrades but forcing mastery of mechanics.
- Boss encounters inspired by gothic horror, each with unique attack patterns.
Graphics and Audio
- Visuals: Dark, hand-painted art style with moody lighting and shadow effects. On PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the game supports 4K at 60 FPS, while Switch delivers 1080p docked and 720p handheld at 30 FPS.
- Soundtrack: Orchestral gothic music with eerie ambient tracks enhances the sense of dread.
- Voice acting: Limited but atmospheric, with narration driving the story forward.
The Knightling is a dark, atmospheric roguelike that rewards persistence and skill. Its gothic setting, challenging combat, and replayable dungeons make it a standout indie release of 2025. While its difficulty may be punishing for casual players, fans of Hades, Dark Souls, and Darkest Dungeon will feel right at home.
System Requirements
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 13 GB available space
Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 13 GB available space
