Choose PILGRIM
Choose PILGRIM if you want an Early Access game with LAN Co-op. 2,354 Steam reviews back the pick.
PILGRIM vs Knights End
PILGRIM and Knights End both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. PILGRIM (2024) is 2 years older than Knights End (2026). Knights End scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Knights End
Choose Knights End if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 128 reviews.
Both PILGRIM and Knights End sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 PILGRIM |  Knights End | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.3% positive (2,354 reviews) | 92.2% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DESPERATE MEASURES | Knight Shift Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- PILGRIM (2024) is 2 years older than Knights End (2026).
- Knights End scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% positive).
- Knights End is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than PILGRIM (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
PILGRIM vs Knights End — FAQ
- Which is better, PILGRIM or Knights End?
- On Steam reviews Knights End scores higher (92.2% positive) than PILGRIM (68.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Knights End is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PILGRIM or Knights End first?
- If you want chronology, PILGRIM (2024) came out before Knights End (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are PILGRIM and Knights End similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both PILGRIM and Knights End have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PILGRIM ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Knights End ships Online Co-op, Co-op.