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Also Chess and Abstract, like Knight's Retreat.
- $0.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Knight's Retreat
- 21 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Knight's Retreat also play
The closest matches to Knight's Retreat: Zen Chess: Mate in One, KNIGHTS, SiNKR, Sokobond, and Please Fix The Road. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Sokobond
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Knight's Retreat.
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Please Fix The Road
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knight's Retreat.
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klocki
Why this: Also Short and Abstract, like Knight's Retreat.
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Mini Motorways
Why this: Same chill mood as Knight's Retreat.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Minimol Games
- Price: $1.49−50%checked Oct 31
- 95% of 58 reviews
- Genres: Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Gradually steepening difficulty curve
- Knight movement puzzles feel fresh
- Minimalistic but isometric style aids visualization
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Zen Chess: Mate in One
Why this: Also Chess and Abstract, like Knight's Retreat.
SiNKR
Why this: Shares switches with Knight's Retreat.
Please Fix The Road
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knight's Retreat.
klocki
Why this: Also Short and Abstract, like Knight's Retreat.
Mini Motorways
Why this: Same chill mood as Knight's Retreat.
More from Minimol Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Minimol Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Unlock The King
Why this: Also Chess and Tabletop, like Knight's Retreat.
Colorgrid
Why this: Same chill mood as Knight's Retreat.
Knight Swap
Why this: Also Chess and Short, like Knight's Retreat.
Chessarama
Why this: Same cozy mood as Knight's Retreat.
Case Solved: The London Files
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knight's Retreat.
Zen Chess: Mate in Two
Why this: Also Chess and Abstract, like Knight's Retreat.
About Knight's Retreat
The closest matches to Knight's Retreat: Zen Chess: Mate in One, KNIGHTS, SiNKR, Sokobond, and Please Fix The Road. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Knight's Retreat is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zen Chess: Mate in One, KNIGHTS and SiNKR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its environmental gimmicks and knight movement puzzles. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Knight's Retreat: A chess game without any chess. Rearrange your troops to bring your best knights back to your Kingdom in an abstract medieval world.
Is Knight's Retreat worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 58 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $2.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Gradually steepening difficulty curve
- Knight movement puzzles feel fresh
- Minimalistic but isometric style aids visualization
- Relaxing ambient music enhances focus
People who play it also play: Zen Chess: Mate in One, KNIGHTS, SiNKR
Frequently asked about Knight's Retreat
Can I run it?
How much does Knight's Retreat cost?
Knight's Retreat is listed on Steam at 1.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Knight's Retreat?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Knight's Retreat are Zen Chess: Mate in One, KNIGHTS, SiNKR.
Who developed Knight's Retreat?
Knight's Retreat was developed by Minimol Games.