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KNIGHTS

Chess-based logic puzzles built around the knight's L-shaped movement

Arzola's · Released May 30, 2016

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Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 889
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Nov 6, 2018
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is KNIGHTS?

In this single-player, 2D puzzle game, you move colored chess knights onto squares of the same color. You can work through handcrafted levels or play new procedurally generated puzzles each day.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning chains of moves several steps ahead
  • +you prefer minimal visuals and a relaxing soundtrack

Not for you if...

  • −you want full chess matches with different piece types

What players say

94% of 889 reviews are positive

Players praise the straightforward rules and progression toward harder puzzles. Some say the game does not hold their attention for long.

Screenshots and trailer

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KNIGHTS system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista/7/8/10
Processor
2 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Graphics Card Supporting DirectX 9.0c
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
70 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does KNIGHTS have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does KNIGHTS run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does KNIGHTS 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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