Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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The Knightling
Developer Twirlbound
The Knightling is an open world, action-adventure where you play as an aspiring knight in search of their missing mentor, Sir Lionstone. Equipped with only a legendary shield, you’ll brave your way through the lands of Clesseia to become the unlikely hero. From the Steam store page
304 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 8, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
84
LovedLoved
173 positive · 32 negative
95% range 79–89%
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| Steam reviews | 173 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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99 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
476 of 544 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 304 · most liked firstHey Bluesky, we're happy to be here, so good to see you all!⛅ This is the game we're currently working on - The Knightling! Coming to PC and consoles in 2025😎✨🛡 #gamedev #hibluesky
unlabelledView post →Speaking of The Knightling... We couldn't afford to spend our entire dev budget on a trailer at THAT award show, but you can see it on Steam! And I'm so chuffed that even though this game is CRIMINALLY overlooked, 100% of our recent reviews were positive! 🛡️ store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
unlabelledView post →It finally happened. My second ever 10 out of 10. The best Zelda game Nintendo never made. Here is my review of The Knightling:
unlabelledView post →You asked, and we listened! We're really excited to announce the next evolution of our game The Knightling! Get ready for the port you've all been waiting for! 💙🛡️ #indiegame #gamingnews
unlabelledView post →Making a game as a little indie studio is hard, marketing it is harder! The best way you can support us is to play The Knightling, leave us a review, and share the game with your friends! And it's on a huge sale now! Our 0.35 marketing person thanks you 🙏 store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
unlabelledView post →I’ve got a new episode of Beyond the Pixels out in which I spoke with @mattvdl.bsky.social about their latest game, The Knightling, and how despite doing almost everything right - it just hasn’t found its audience yet. It’s tough out there for indie devs in such a saturated market.
unlabelledView post →The shortlisted nominees for 'Best Gameplay' at Debug's 2026 Indie Game Awards are... Axyz GlitchSPANKR Into the Restless Ruins Katanaut Spooky Express The Knightling Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
unlabelledView post →If we had to #TeaseYaGame for The Knightling, the original idea literally came from a one-sentence shower thought about "a knight with a shield instead of a sword" and we made that into a whole game which you can now play on Steam, Xbox, and Ps5! store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
unlabelledView post →Exactly one year ago we released The Knightling! We are so grateful for all the love we've received. Thank you to everyone who played our game, you mean the world to us ❤️❤️❤️ #indiegame #anniversary
unlabelledView post →Next up: Best Soundtrack! Cabernet Dispatch Knights in Tight Spaces OFF The Knightling UNBEATABLE Thank you to @gamemaker.io for making our 2026 ceremony possible. See you there IRL on 25 April 2026!
unlabelledView post →Look at these gorgeous maps for The Knightling by our amazing concept artist @supposedlydaphne.bsky.social. Each map looks to be drawn by a different in-game cartographer with each their own style and quirks. For example, the lines on the Windtorn Fields one overshoot because it's so windy there!
unlabelledView post →I think overall the game is fine, like a 6 out of 10 but I'm still leaving a Thumbs Down because it feels like all the game dev went into movement, character design/animation and sidequesting busywork. You might get the impression from the trailers that that would be a good thing, and I am happy with how the game controls platforming-wise but the combat, enemy variety, difficulty scaling, story, dungeon designs and puzzles are also very important to the game experience, yet feel like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m live on Twitch, babes 💜 Today I’m checking out The Knightling, thanks to the kind friends over at @sabergames.bsky.social!! twitch.tv/aspecificegg
unlabelledView post →Please give a vote to The Knightling! It’s such a charming game with heart that has been overlooked this year and I’d love if it would get the flowers it deserves 🛡️
unlabelledView post →🛡️ Take up your shield and become the hero the realm needs in The Knightling, a fantasy action-adventure game coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. 💫 ✨Wishlist now!✨ Developed by @twirlbound.com Published by Saber Interactive
unlabelledView post →We are SO thrilled that The Knightling has been shortlisted for THREE @debugawards.com Indie Game Awards! 💙 Best Gameplay 🧡 Best Sound Design 💙 Best Soundtrack Thank you @debugmag.com!
unlabelledView post →We got to talk about The Knightling and how we created our little game, and you can catch the whole interview tomorrow! Thank you @andresplays.bsky.social for the opportunity! 🧡
unlabelledView post →the knightling is what i would affectionately describe as a gamecube or ps2 game. vibrant with colors, restrained in its scope but fantastic in its execution and gameplay, with a ton of heart to back it up. don't be too fooled by the open-world tag or how people discuss this game : at its core, the knightling offers a map with the usual suspects (towers, sidequests, collectibles) but it's all very restrained. you aren't going to do 200 sided quests. you aren't going to collect 500 artifacts.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Needed a Steam Deck game because I find it hard to play Ball x Pit for longer than a run or 2 at a time. Ended up on The Knightling. If @andresplays.bsky.social gives a game a 10, I'm contractually obligated to try it. I hope it doesn't suck 😭
unlabelledView post →Seems like a great game but I can't get past the constant stuttering and jitters this game performs at. No matter what resolution no matter what setting when launching the game after 10 minutes the fps drops from 120 to 58 with stuttering and I'm not the only one having these issues this is a optimization problem especially when my cpu is at 20% and gpu at 40%. This game doesn't need dlss or frame gen it needs a patch or update that fixes performance, I'll change my review when that day comes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Embark on an Adventure in a Mysterious Kingdom in This Open-World Game Explore the beautiful world of The Knightling as you take on a challenging mission. #games #gameart #3d #3dart 80.lv/articles/emb...
unlabelledView post →The Knightling is on sale AGAIN for the next few days! This is a great opportunity to pick up our little game at a fraction of the price. Remember to leave us a review when you're done! 🙏 💙
unlabelledView post →I've been playing The Knightling for the last couple of weeks, and even though the video game calendar is about to get ridiculously busy, you should be playing it too. www.thegamer.com/the-knightli...
unlabelledView post →Instead of listening to someone whine about how boring it is to make large games....maybe spend some bucks on a game crafted with a love of the medium, and a love of the craft...check out The Knightling!
unlabelledView post →We're proud to be nominated for 2 Dutch Game Awards this year with The Knightling! Fingers crossed for some wins on December 3rd🤞💗 #gameawards
unlabelledView post →I thought this game would be more fun, but the large areas that are there too explore are too similar, and not that exciting. Especially the last area is a drag. Overall, it does not manage to do anything new in the genre. Combat is okay, although the combos are way too many. Exploration is a bit junky, the mechanic with the shield-shurfing does not work most of the time and is forgotten easily. Most of the time you will be double-jumping and gliding, again and again, looking for somewhat…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Knightling is a solid 3D platformer, giving a sense of nostalgia for 90s adventures, and offering a Zelda-like experience on PC. However, it struggles on #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Saber Interactive for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
unlabelledView post →Have you heard of The Knightling? The game in which you use Sir Lionstone's shield to attack, defend, and navigate obstacles? Well, Sir Lionstone, he is me! And because the game is releasing on Thursday, I'm streaming the first couple of hours tomorrow around 1430BST: www.twitch.tv/willvoiceit
unlabelledView post →Hey BlueSky! We at @twirlbound.bsky.social announced our new game about two weeks ago and couldn't be more proud - this is The Knightling!🤩🛡 #gamedev youtu.be/lxYirnvx9_o?...
unlabelledView post →Even if I weren't the voice of Sir Lionstone (recorded through several layers of towel) I would thoroughly recommend The Knightling. The game has buckets of heart, adorable and hilarious characters, a beautiful art-style, a *gorgeous * soundtrack, and feels fab to play AN ABSOLUTE STEAL AT 67% OFF
unlabelledView post →Here's a glimpse at some of the concept art created for our game The Knightling, by the incredibly talented Daphne Mattheijssen! 🤩 Check out the link to her Artstation in the thread, to see how her incredible imagination helped shape the game's visuals! #IndieDev #GameDev #BehindTheScenes
unlabelledView post →This is the last weekend to vote for my team’s game for the #DevGAMM awards! They are a tiny but mighty group of talented folks, and The Knightling is such a lovely sleeper hit that is packed with color and charm. Please give it a vote!! 💜
unlabelledView post →The Knightling is a fun adventure game 😊
unlabelledView post →Psst over here! Support The Knightling by wishlisting the game! #wishlistwednesday 🪄 sabr.gg/4dkjyZy
unlabelledView post →The Knightling is finished and what an incredible experience it was! If you have been looking for a action adventure game where you can explore, collect, and pull off some fun platforming I definitely recommend it. Plus the soundtrack and visuals are phenomenal
unlabelledView post →I know that game!!! 😍Thanks for picking up the Knightling!
unlabelledView post →Dear Knightlings, Thank you so much for the amazing reception to our game and the world of Clesseia. 🫶 Head over to Steam to read what's next for The Knightling! 🛡️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/147...
unlabelledView post →tl;dr: A fun but flawed open-world platformer with some nice movement tech. Not really worth the full asking price (30 USD), but well worth what I paid for it (8 USD). The Good Movement controls are reasonable (on a controller) and teching is both possible and fun, though somewhat tricky to pull off. The art is colorful and about what you'd expect from an indie Unreal/Unity 3D title that's not using art as the USP. Combat can be a bit dull at first, but improves as you unlock moves. And if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Want to know how to build a world, at the highest level? Check out the process behind how our amazing concept artist, Daphne, put together the world map for The Knightling! Also: bonus icons by an icon ✨ www.artstation.com/artwork/8B920G
unlabelledView post →If you've wanted another sneak peek into the development of The Knightling, here's 49 whole minutes of Creative Director @mattvdl.bsky.social's talking about all the amazing parts of this game and how we built them! Thank you @andresplays.bsky.social for featuring us! 💙
unlabelledView post →Special shoutout to my friends at @twirlbound.com for winning Best Audio for The Knightling, and to Sokpop Collective for taking home both Best Game Design and Best Game Award for Grunn! I know what I'll be playing over the holidays.
unlabelledView post →Huge respect for my friends at @twirlbound.com, who spent 5+ years crafting their second game. Their charming platformer, The Knightling is out now! If you love indies, go check it out, buy it, and help them keep creating magic.
unlabelledView post →More and more folks popping up here, always good! This is @twirlbound.bsky.social's new game, The Knightling, about a loyal knightling equipped with only a legendary shield. Have a look and trust me when i say it's ✨pretty darn fun✨ store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/... #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Another nomination for The Knightling! 🤩 This time we're finalists for the Cinekid Game Award. Cinekid is a film, television, and media festival for children in the Netherlands. We're so honored to be listed alongside these other kid-friendly games! tinyurl.com/cinekidawards
unlabelledView post →We took The Knightling to the opposite side of the world to share our game with a whole new set of players. Hopefully this means a whole new audience and culture can connect to our story of a little underdog on a big adventure! If you're in Jakarta check it out! twirlbound.com/2026/06/17/t...
unlabelledView post →Kate recommends open world adventure action-adventure game, The Knightling, by @twirlbound.com and @sabergames.bsky.social. Read the full review here: gameluster.com/the-knightli...
unlabelledView post →Tonight, we're doing an AMA on r/Games to celebrate tomorrow's launch of The Knightling! ✨💖 Come over and drop your questions about the game, its world, game development in general or Twirlbound! #redditama #indiedev
unlabelledView post →This game is pretty decent, it's fun to run around the beautiful world and just do whatever you come upon, the music is great, and it's pretty to look at. That being said, the game definitly feels like the devs bit off more than they could chew; the second half feels significantly less polished than the first, among other things there are weird progression bugs, and the balance of combat encounters to healing availability being completely scuffed. The main city area in the beginning also has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Huge congrats to our friends at Twirlbound, Tumult Kollectiv, and Saber Interactive for winning Best Audio at the Dutch Game Awards for The Knightling! The enchanting soundtrack is available to stream now. 🎧 Give it a listen: lnk.to/the-Knightling 🏆 Full winners list: dutchgameawards.nl/winners/
unlabelledView post →We absolutely love this video by @joehickson.bsky.social on The Knightling - a bit of a playthrough, a bit of analysis! Thanks Joe! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBx3...
unlabelledView post →Calling all explorers, the Knightling Photo Challenge starts today! 📸 1. Take your most amazing in-game screenshot from The Knightling 2. Post it on X, Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky 3. Tag @theknightling.bsky.social & @twirlbound.com so everyone can see Continue below ⬇️
unlabelledView post →After a fantastic 2017 edition where we showcased Pine, Twirlbound is proud to have a game present at this year's Day of the Devs!😍✨ Come and play The Knightling and explore the Outskirts✨🛡️ #dotd2025
unlabelledView post →Someone recommended The Knightling to me tonight and it's a charming little game. Reminds me of the classic PS2 days of old.
unlabelledView post →Sad to see such a massive game go so unnoticed. There's so much content, movement is fluid, visuals are incredible, puzzles and level design are well thought out, and the vast upgrade system works nicely. An enticing story, fun characters, and aside from the main quest line the countless side quests are also genuinely a joy to complete. (Additionally, I haven't come across a single bug.) Definitely recommend this one, and I hope it finds its rightful audience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A lot of fun to just glide, slide and navigate the world. I actually found myself exploring a lot more than following the main quest due to how interesting each environment was. Loved the character design and humor as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game Review: ‘The Knightling’ Embarks on a Whimsical Adventure - by @theletterten.gay #Gamesky @twirlbound.com @sabergames.bsky.social #gaming thecosmiccircus.com/game-review-...
unlabelledView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Hana (The Knightling) Requested by @porecomesis.bsky.social
unlabelledView post →INDIGO SPEAKER Sasha Lewis - Game/Level Designer at @twirlbound.com - will speak at INDIGO about The Knightling's Outskirts. "The world-building process of the highly anticipated action-adventure The Knightling" INDIGO 2025, May 27-28, Rotterdam. More info: indigoshowcase.nl #INDIGO2025 #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Trying out a demo for a new game today, as requested by one of my followers! Will be playing The Knightling in a few, am very interested to see what this game is like! www.twitch.tv/nezumiknight #nowlive #furrylive #pngtuber #twitch
unlabelledView post →finally got around to making a thumbnail for a game I kinda been wanting to stream for a bit now, so I will be most likely streaming the game The Knightling tonight in a few hours! #art #thumbnailart
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