Choose KNIGHTS
Choose KNIGHTS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. KNIGHTS launched in 2016.
KNIGHTS vs PEG
KNIGHTS and PEG 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 1 year older than PEG (2017). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (KNIGHTS: 388 reviews, PEG: 132). 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 PEG
Choose PEG if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PEG launched in 2017.
Both KNIGHTS and PEG sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.4% vs 95.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 KNIGHTS |  PEG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (388 reviews) | 95.5% positive (132 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arzola's | Arzola's |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KNIGHTS (2016) is 1 year older than PEG (2017).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (KNIGHTS: 388 reviews, PEG: 132).
- PEG is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than KNIGHTS (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
KNIGHTS vs PEG — FAQ
- Which is better, KNIGHTS or PEG?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: KNIGHTS sits at 95.4% positive (388 reviews), PEG at 95.5% (132). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play KNIGHTS or PEG first?
- If you want chronology, KNIGHTS (2016) came out before PEG (2017). 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 PEG 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.