The WhatsNext verdict
Knights Within is a strong pick for players who want a scrappy blend of third-person shooting, swordplay, and roguelite escalation with friends. Its rough edges are real, but the co-op chaos and hybrid combat are unusually easy to get hooked on.
What it does best
Sword-and-gun combat that makes every horde feel physical
Co-op chaos built for shared panic and laughter
Run modifiers turn survival into build experimentation
What might put you off
Early-access roughness and sparse environments
Relentless wave pressure
The setup
What you are walking into
Knights Within is a 1-4 player hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?
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