The Knightling (2025)

Developer: Twirlbound
Publisher: Saber Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 494 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful, storybook-like action-adventure where you play as a plucky underdog knight exploring a vibrant realm and fending off foes with a legendary shield.

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What players say

Players call The Knightling a charming, old-school platformer with a colorful world and addicting movement like shield sledding. They split on polish: some praise its fun exploration and fair challenge, while others report performance stutters, collision issues, and an unaddressed late-game softlock.

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