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Ember Knights

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First release
Jul 18, 2023
Engine
Unity
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5

Ember Knights is a fast-paced multiplayer rogue-lite. Build powerful and unique attack synergies on every run by customizing your loadout through weapon upgrade perks, stackable combat and magic skills and game-changing relics. Local and online co-op for 1-4 players!

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Storyline
For reasons unknown, Praxis, caretaker of the Nexus, has descended into madness. Harnessing the power of the Great Flame, Praxis has sent legions of destructive armies to keystone worlds. Fearing the end of these worlds, attendants of the Nexus, in defiance of the Mad God, have used the remaining energy of the Flame to summon the Ember Knights, legendary guardians of the Nexus and the life she maintains. These Knights are tasked with saving these worlds, restoring the mythical power of the Flame and putting an end to the Mad God’s tyranny.Read more

For reasons unknown, Praxis, caretaker of the Nexus, has descended into madness. Harnessing the power of the Great Flame, Praxis has sent legions of destructive armies to keystone worlds. Fearing the end of these worlds, attendants of the Nexus, in defiance of the Mad God, have used the remaining energy of the Flame to summon the Ember Knights, legendary guardians of the Nexus and the life she maintains. These Knights are tasked with saving these worlds, restoring the mythical power of the Flame and putting an end to the Mad God’s tyranny.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 18, 2023
Nintendo Switch
Jul 18, 2023
PlayStation 5
Oct 16, 2025
All 4 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 20, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
4h
Main + Extras
10h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main Story (IGDB)
4h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
10h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 6,092 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 1 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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