Skautfold: Moonless Knight

An action RPG where losing health also weakens your defenses

Steve Gal · Published by Pugware · Released Mar 4, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 58
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Feb 22, 2022
Minimum PC: 512MB RAM on Desktop; 2 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Skautfold: Moonless Knight?

A top-down action RPG set in an Imperial Palace under siege, where you uncover secrets tied to the first God Emperor, Oda Nobunaga. You fight enemies, collect relics that unlock new routes, and explore an interconnected map of branching paths and shortcuts.

For you if...

+you like choosing the order of boss fights
+you enjoy dark settings filled with Lovecraftian horrors

Not for you if...

−you want combat without precise blocking or dodging
−you prefer games without gore or graphic violence

What players say

88% of 58 reviews are positive

Players praise the melee combat, sprite art, and atmosphere. Some say the fighting mechanics take time to learn.

Screenshots and trailer

Skautfold: Moonless Knight system requirements

Minimum: 512MB RAM on Desktop, 2 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP Service pack 3 or any newer Windows OS
Processor: 1.2 ghz
Graphics: 512MB RAM on Desktop, 1GB on certain Laptops. Integrated videocards not fully supported.
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 800 MB available space
Notes: Widescreen capable monitor (16:9) required. The game produces unreliable performance on Laptops due to integrated video chips, a home computer is recommended.

Does Skautfold: Moonless Knight have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Skautfold: Moonless Knight run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Skautfold: Moonless Knight use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam