Rank 01Why this
Also Precision Platformer and 1990's, like Knight's Try.
- Free
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Knight's Try
- 32 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Knight's Try also play
The closest matches to Knight's Try: The Big Catch: Tacklebox, Pseudoregalia, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Jump King, and Quake. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 3D Platformer and Old School, like Knight's Try.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Old School and Medieval, like Knight's Try.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
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Jump King
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Medieval, like Knight's Try.
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Quake
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Knight's Try.
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ALTF42
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
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Valkyrie Saga
Why this: Shares secret hunting and checkpoint system with Knight's Try.
Rank 08 
Super Kiwi 64
Why this: Also 1990's and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Knight's Try
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- 1The Big Catch: Tacklebox
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- 91% of 2,738 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Modus Interactive
- Price: $9.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 95% of 173 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Checkpoint system enables clean progression arcs
- Custom midi playlist enhances immersion
- Difficulty is fair but brutal
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Retro
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Why this: Shares checkpoint system with Knight's Try.
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Why this: Shares checkpoint system with Knight's Try.
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Why this: Also 1990's and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
Downwell
Why this: Same challenging mood as Knight's Try.
Toree 3D
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
RITE
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Old School, like Knight's Try.
Total Party Kill
Why this: Also Old School and Medieval, like Knight's Try.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Knight's Try, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Chip's Challenge 1
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Knight's Try.
You Have to Win the Game
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Old School, like Knight's Try.
Eraser
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Knight's Try.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Big Catch: Tacklebox
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and 1990's, like Knight's Try.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why this: Also Old School and Medieval, like Knight's Try.
Jump King
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Medieval, like Knight's Try.
Quake
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Knight's Try.
Super Kiwi 64
Why this: Also 1990's and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
More from Modus Interactive
Other recommendable Steam games by Modus Interactive, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dread X Collection 3
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Knight's Try.
Super 10 Pin
Why this: Also 1990's and 3D Platformer, like Knight's Try.
About Knight's Try
The closest matches to Knight's Try: The Big Catch: Tacklebox, Pseudoregalia, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Jump King, and Quake. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Knight's Try is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Big Catch: Tacklebox, Pseudoregalia and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and retro, and single out its checkpoint system and custom midi integration. 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 Try: Knight's Try is a tough platformer with retro 64 bit 3D graphics. Take on the role of an honorable Knight of Trye attempting to complete their sacred trial by leaping through a world full of perilous pitfalls and dangerous traps!
Is Knight's Try 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 173 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Checkpoint system enables clean progression arcs
- Custom midi playlist enhances immersion
- Difficulty is fair but brutal
- Each section adds novel mechanics
People who play it also play: The Big Catch: Tacklebox, Pseudoregalia, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Frequently asked about Knight's Try
Can I run it?
Does Knight's Try run on Steam Deck?
Knight's Try 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's Try cost?
Knight's Try is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Knight's Try?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Knight's Try are The Big Catch: Tacklebox, Pseudoregalia, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.
Who developed Knight's Try?
Knight's Try was developed by Modus Interactive.