Choose KnightOut
Choose KnightOut if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure game with Includes Source SDK, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. KnightOut launched in 2022.
KnightOut vs Puzzle Patrol
KnightOut and Puzzle Patrol both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Puzzle Patrol (2020) is 2 years older than KnightOut (2022). Puzzle Patrol is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than KnightOut (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Puzzle Patrol
Choose Puzzle Patrol if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puzzle Patrol launched in 2020.
Both KnightOut and Puzzle Patrol sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 KnightOut |  Puzzle Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 2nd Studio | Iterative Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Puzzle Patrol (2020) is 2 years older than KnightOut (2022).
- Puzzle Patrol is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than KnightOut (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
KnightOut vs Puzzle Patrol — FAQ
- Should I play KnightOut or Puzzle Patrol first?
- If you want chronology, Puzzle Patrol (2020) came out before KnightOut (2022). 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 KnightOut and Puzzle Patrol similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both KnightOut and Puzzle Patrol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: KnightOut ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Puzzle Patrol ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.