Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Knytt Underground.
- $17.49 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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The closest matches to Knytt Underground: ANIMAL WELL, Eden Genesis, SteamWorld Dig 2, Kotama and Academy Citadel, and Supraland. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares momentum based movement and precision platforming with Knytt Underground.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
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Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental interaction with Knytt Underground.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
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Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Knytt Underground.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knytt Underground.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Knytt Underground
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Shares momentum based movement and precision platforming with Knytt Underground.
- 96% of 69 reviews
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Also Precision Platformer and Puzzle-Platformer, like Knytt Underground.
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Nifflas' Games
- Price: $6.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 187 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Hidden secrets reward thorough exploration
- Interconnected world design enables organic discovery
- Mastering fluid movement feels deeply satisfying
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Relaxing
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knytt Underground.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Knytt Underground.
Eden Genesis
Why this: Shares momentum based movement and precision platforming with Knytt Underground.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with Knytt Underground.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Shares precision platforming with Knytt Underground.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Knytt Underground.
About Knytt Underground
The closest matches to Knytt Underground: ANIMAL WELL, Eden Genesis, SteamWorld Dig 2, Kotama and Academy Citadel, and Supraland. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Knytt Underground is your kind of game, the closest matches are ANIMAL WELL, Eden Genesis and SteamWorld Dig 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and relaxing, and single out its environmental interaction and fetch quests. 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 Knytt Underground: The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.
Is Knytt Underground worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 187 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Hidden secrets reward thorough exploration
- Interconnected world design enables organic discovery
- Mastering fluid movement feels deeply satisfying
- Philosophical reflections woven into the journey
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Chapter 1 and 2 are quite short, while Chapter 3 is exceptionally long, to a point where I lost interest. I love the backgrounds but that's about it. It has a very unique atmosphere but I had no comprehension of the plot, did not care for…”
People who play it also play: ANIMAL WELL, Eden Genesis, SteamWorld Dig 2
Frequently asked about Knytt Underground
Can I run it?
Does Knytt Underground run on Steam Deck?
Knytt Underground 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 Knytt Underground cost?
Knytt Underground is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Knytt Underground?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Knytt Underground are ANIMAL WELL, Eden Genesis, SteamWorld Dig 2.
Who developed Knytt Underground?
Knytt Underground was developed by Nifflas' Games and published by Ripstone.