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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 83 | 44 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 464 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 18, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 464 total reviews in window · weighted 155.9 up / 9.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“KILL KNIGHT is a very good game that takes the well-known single-player arena shooters to an isometric view and does it together with a perfectly fitting graphic style and soundtrack. If you are a fan of fighting for the top spots on the leaderboards or long hours of massively knocking out opponents, then KILL KNIGHT is definitely for you.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Kill Knight isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s brutal, unforgiving, and relentless, but it’s also one of the most satisfying action shooters I’ve played in recent memory. The tight, responsive controls, the variety of weapons, and the rewarding progression system all combine to create a game that’s hard to put down. Sure, the difficulty might turn some players away, but for those willing to push through the frustration, Kill Knight offers a rewarding and exhilarating experience. It’s a straightforward action game that doesn’t waste time with elaborate narratives. You’re here to fight, survive, and master the mechanics. And when everything clicks, it’s like dancing with death itself.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“More than once, as I repeatedly threw myself against Kill Knight’s considerable challenges, I suddenly felt a tear running down my face and realized that I hadn’t blinked in what felt like an eternity. It was as though I had returned to my body from some unknowable elsewhere.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A game that sometimes feels like taking on the legions of hell for real, Kill Knight is not welcoming to those without patience. It's a relentless onslaught that feels overwhelming until you get to grips with a generous and versatile set of abilities. Every attempt to push further into the abyss brings fresh challenges, testing the limits of your fortitude. Failure comes often and easily, but success is exhilarating.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“Kill Knight stands out as a tribute to late-millennium games, delivering intense and engaging gameplay enhanced by a distinctive visual style and a dark-retro atmosphere. Although the narrative elements are less developed than the initial premise suggests, the real substance lies in the frenetic action and the relentless pursuit of a new high score.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Kill Knight isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you’re up for a challenge, it’s an exhilarating experience that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Sure, it has its rough edges, and the repetition might wear on some players. But for those who crave intense, skill-based action with a gothic, retro flair, Kill Knight delivers in spades. It’s one of those games where, even after countless deaths, you’re always itching for just one more run. And when you finally conquer the abyss, the victory is all the sweeter for having fought tooth and nail to get there.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With four difficulty levels to overcome, lots of equipment to change up your play style, and five levels to master, Kill Knight is pretty fleshed out for what it is. On top of that, the controls feel very responsive, and it's all presented with a harsh, grainy aesthetic and appropriately punchy music”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There's a myriad of reasons why I wouldn't recommend Kill Knight for most of my friends, and only a few why I would. But herein lies the beauty of it: Kill Knight does the things right that this particular audience wants, and in doing so it cements itself as one of the best games in its genre. Just as long as you're in that very small subset of gamers who like that kind of thing.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Kill Knight’s merits lie in the varied combat, aesthetic appeal, and replayability of the game. High difficulty, limited progression, and repetition in some areas may be drawbacks to this experience. If you're one of those who enjoys games where reflexes are put to the test and you can enjoy short sessions with an adrenaline rush, then Kill Knight may be a great choice.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“KILL KNIGHT is a devilishly impressive isometric shooter. There's a pure glee generated by the title's fast and ferocious combat working in perfect harmony with its hellish visuals and sound design. What may at first seem like an overly complicated system of mechanics quickly falls neatly into place and it becomes apparent just how superbly everything is designed to be cohesive and put the power into the player's hands. A deeper notion of progression could have helped the game to avoid that feeling of repetition so commonly associated with high score-based arcade games, but it's a minor critique in what is ultimately a skillfully crafted experience. Just one that may not be for the faint of heart.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Like Mullet Madjack, Kill Knight is a fast-paced indie release that succeeds through its basic premise and series of tools. As an undead Knight, you destroy everything that comes your way while earning new upgrades that make the job that little bit easier. Its level design is very similar across its five environments, and its enemy variety is thin in ways where you might take notice, but the gameplay always shines and makes it a very visceral experience that gets more engaging with every new bloody run.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Kill Knight manages to mix hectic and ultra-responsive arcade gameplay with a fun layer of resource management and strategy to create a great challenge to bite into. The visuals are splendid, the enemies never stop coming, and the battle is glorious!”
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Patch history
- KILL KNIGHT: Patch 1.2.2Oct 2, 2025
- KILL KNIGHT - Patch 1.2.1May 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- KILL KNIGHT – KRYSTALIZED UPDATE OUT NOWDec 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- KILL KNIGHT - 1.1.0 PatchOct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- KILL KNIGHT - 1.0.5 HotfixOct 11, 2024
- KILL KNIGHT - 1.0.1 HotfixOct 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- KILL KNIGHT - Next FestJun 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window