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Games like Knight Crawlers

If Knight Crawlers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, Blightbound and Grim Dawn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, funny and lighthearted. 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.

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About Knight Crawlers: Spawn your own enemies in this wobbly physics based rogue-lite action RPG and mow down hundreds of foes to your heart’s content. Fend off the Hordes of the Corrupted Realms by choosing powerful skill cards, enchanting equipment, and extracting living essence to upgrade your crawler.

2023ActionAdventureRPG5.19 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Good Morning Games
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Build variety lets players experiment wildlyCore gameplay loop scratches the roguelike itchDeveloper is responsive to feedbackChallengingFunnyLighthearted

Players who liked Knight Crawlers also play

Steam players who put hours into Knight Crawlers also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

    WHY THIS

    Shares procedural generation and a challenging mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Top pick for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?

    2020ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Blightbound

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Second-strongest match for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Grim Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Third-strongest match for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Path of Exile

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Ranked #4 for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Expedition Agartha

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Ranked #5 for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Expedition Agartha is a high-stakes first person slasher. Loot ancient treasures, conquer mythological enemies, and extract to safety - alone or up to groups of three. Gear up and launch your expedition in the first and only medieval extraction looter available on Steam!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Ghostlore

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Ranked #6 for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.

    2023ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bravery and Greed

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Ranked #7 for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Rune Knights

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Knight Crawlers.

    Ranked #8 for Knight Crawlers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.

    2020ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Knight Crawlers at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Knight Crawlers.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~62% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~71% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~42% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Knight Crawlers.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~52% under Knight Crawlers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Knight Crawlers.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Knight Crawlers.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  7. Electoral Carnage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Knight Crawlers.

    Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know?

    2026ActionFree To PlayEarly AccessFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Knight Crawlers.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Knight Crawlers

Does Knight Crawlers run on Steam Deck?
Knight Crawlers is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Knight Crawlers cost?
Knight Crawlers is listed on Steam at 5.19 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Knight Crawlers have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Knight Crawlers supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Knight Crawlers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Knight Crawlers are Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, Blightbound, Grim Dawn.
Who developed Knight Crawlers?
Knight Crawlers was developed by Good Morning Games and published by iterco.

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