Knight without sword (2023)

Developer: Tan Yu
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You control a defenseless character by leading imitative allies and enemies through hazardous puzzles to collect coins, creating a tense but methodical strategic puzzle experience.

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What players say

Players praise the clever level design but warn the difficulty is steep, with step limits and a near-unique solution per puzzle. The chicken companion and the dog that laughs when you fail add charm. Some find the gameplay repetitive across 86 levels and note the game offers a hint scroll after repeated failures.

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