Choose KNIGHTS
Choose KNIGHTS if it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. KNIGHTS launched in 2016.
KNIGHTS vs Knight Swap
KNIGHTS and Knight Swap both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. KNIGHTS (2016) is 3 years older than Knight Swap (2019). KNIGHTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Knight Swap (90.1% 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 Knight Swap
Choose Knight Swap if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Knight Swap launched in 2019.
Both KNIGHTS and Knight Swap sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam, 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
 KNIGHTS |  Knight Swap | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (388 reviews) | 90.1% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arzola's | Minimol Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KNIGHTS (2016) is 3 years older than Knight Swap (2019).
- KNIGHTS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Knight Swap (90.1% positive).
- KNIGHTS is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Knight Swap (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- KNIGHTS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Knight Swap has no Deck rating yet.
KNIGHTS vs Knight Swap — FAQ
- Should I play KNIGHTS or Knight Swap first?
- If you want chronology, KNIGHTS (2016) came out before Knight Swap (2019). 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 KNIGHTS and Knight Swap similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.
- Does KNIGHTS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KNIGHTS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Knight Swap doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.