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KnightOut

A local party brawler for 1 - 4 players where fast, chaotic combat meets castle building. Fight solo or in couch co-op, using melee and ranged weapons while building and destroying castles with traps and defenses.

Developer
2nd Studio
Publisher
Fig Publishing Inc.
Release
June 3, 2022
4 years and 106 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive22 reviews77.3%
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About the Game

  • Local party brawler for 1–4 players (solo or couch co-op)
    Online via Steam Remote Play Together

  • Battle, Story, and Arcade modes
    Campaign through handcrafted levels or jump into quick matches

  • Build and destroy castles during combat using traps and defenses

  • Melee and ranged combat that’s easy to learn, hard to master

  • 4 battlegrounds with distinct layouts

  • 16 buildable weapons and defenses

Battle

Each match begins with both teams building a castle equipped with cannons. Once the fight starts, destroy the opposing base and knock out the king or queen to win the round. The first team to score three K.O.s wins the match. After each round, you can rebuild and adjust your castle.

Story

Play through a short campaign across multiple levels, solo or in local co-op. Defeat enemies, expand your arsenal, and unlock new kingdoms as you progress. The story is light-hearted and supported by short cinematic cutscenes.

Arcade

Defend your castle against waves of enemies, solo or in local co-op. Enemies drop gold, which can be used to upgrade your castle between waves. Track your performance on online leaderboards.

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