Rank 01Why this
Same challenging mood as Spiral Knights.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2012
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- 12 games
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The closest matches to Spiral Knights: Realm of the Mad God Exalt, Neverwinter, Torchlight II, Dragon Saga, and Path of Exile. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Rank 03Why this
Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Spiral Knights.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
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Dragon Saga
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Spiral Knights.
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Path of Exile
Why this: Also MMORPG and Hack and Slash, like Spiral Knights.
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Portal Knights
Why this: Same cozy mood as Spiral Knights.
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: Grey Havens
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 14,856 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Metacritic 64
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Gear forging feels rewarding
- Guilds foster tight knit communities
- Procedural arcade gates keep runs fresh
- Challenging
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Spiral Knights.
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About Spiral Knights
The closest matches to Spiral Knights: Realm of the Mad God Exalt, Neverwinter, Torchlight II, Dragon Saga, and Path of Exile. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Spiral Knights is your kind of game, the closest matches are Realm of the Mad God Exalt, Neverwinter and Torchlight II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its auction house trading and case based progression. 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.
Spiral Knights is a free-to-play action RPG developed by Grey Havens that launched in 2011. Players explore the procedurally generated dungeons of the Clockworks on an alien world, using gear-forging and fire-based progression systems to grow stronger. The game features auction-house trading, guilds, and team-based combat across an MMO-style cooperative experience. Reviewers highlight the rewarding gear-forging mechanics and note that the procedural arcade gates keep dungeon runs feeling fresh. Players describe the experience as challenging and nostalgic with a whimsical aesthetic, and they emphasize that tight-knit guild communities and teamwork are essential to progress. The game runs on Steam Deck and holds an 82% positive rating from over 14,000 Steam reviews.
About Spiral Knights: Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.
Is Spiral Knights 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 14,856 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 69 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Gear forging feels rewarding
- Guilds foster tight knit communities
- Procedural arcade gates keep runs fresh
- Teamwork is essential
People who play it also play: Realm of the Mad God Exalt, Neverwinter, Torchlight II
Frequently asked about Spiral Knights
Can I run it?
Does Spiral Knights run on Steam Deck?
Spiral Knights is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Spiral Knights free to play?
Yes — Spiral Knights is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Spiral Knights have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Spiral Knights supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Spiral Knights?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spiral Knights are Realm of the Mad God Exalt, Neverwinter, Torchlight II.
Who developed Spiral Knights?
Spiral Knights was developed by Grey Havens.