- Soul Knight's listings, line by line
- Solo dungeon runs without signal
- What a LAN game means for Soul Knight
- Checking Soul Knight before a trip
- Online co-op versus playing together offline
- Labels to know about on Google Play
- Other mobile games that hold up without Wi-Fi
- Getting the most from a no-signal session
- Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can play Soul Knight offline. Its App Store listing calls it a pixel roguelike shoot'em up with an offline option, and both the App Store and Google Play listings say friends can get together for an offline multiplayer LAN game. Online co-op with players further away is the part that needs internet.
Soul Knight is a pocket-sized dungeon shooter: you pick a hero, blast through rooms of pixel monsters and grab new weapons as you go. Runs are short and chaotic, which makes it a natural game for a commute, a flight or a dull afternoon with no signal.
Here's what ChillyRoom's own store listings say about offline play, what LAN multiplayer means in plain English, and how to check everything works before you lose your connection.
Soul Knight's listings, line by line
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| Apple App Store listing | A pixel roguelike shoot'em up with offline option that combines action and survival |
| Apple App Store listing | Online co-op with friends around the world, or an offline multiplayer LAN game with your gang |
| Google Play listing | Online coop adventure, or play together with your gang for an offline multiplayer LAN game |
| Google Play listing | ChillyRoom, 100M+ installs, rated Everyone, Contains ads and in-app purchases labels |
Both stores tell the same story. The game has an offline option, and there are two ways to play with friends: online, over the internet, or offline, over a local network.
Solo dungeon runs without signal
The App Store's own description, a roguelike with an offline option, is the clearest line ChillyRoom gives. In everyday terms, that's the solo game: you start a run, fight your way through the floors and try to reach the boss, with no connection involved.
What the listings don't spell out is which extras stay switched on when you're offline. Ads, events and anything tied to your account may behave differently without internet. That's normal for free mobile games, and it's why a quick test at home is worth doing.
What a LAN game means for Soul Knight
LAN stands for local area network. In practice, that usually means devices sitting close together and sharing the same local network, such as the Wi-Fi at home, without needing the wider internet to talk to a game server far away.
So the offline multiplayer the listings describe is for friends in the same room, not friends in another city. Everyone needs the game on their own device, and everyone needs to be on the same local connection.
If you're thinking of couch-style play on a big screen as well, my guide to Xbox offline co-op games for couch play covers the console side, where sharing one screen is the whole point.
Checking Soul Knight before a trip
- Open the game at home on Wi-Fi and let any updates finish.
- Play a short run so the game has loaded fully at least once.
- Switch on flight mode and start a new run.
- If you plan to play with friends, try the LAN option together before you leave.
- Charge everyone's devices, because dungeon shooters drain batteries quickly.
If the run starts in flight mode, you're set for the journey. If something asks you to connect, it's better to find out on the sofa than at the gate.
Online co-op versus playing together offline
Online co-op is for friends who aren't next to you. The listings describe teaming up with friends around the world, which naturally needs an internet connection for everyone involved.
Offline LAN play is the better fit for a sleepover, a family holiday cottage or a long car ride where everyone's within reach. There's no lag from a distant server, and nobody needs mobile data, though you'll still want a local connection between devices.
Labels to know about on Google Play
- Rating: Soul Knight is rated Everyone on Google Play.
- Ads: the listing shows a Contains ads label.
- In-app purchases: the listing shows an in-app purchases label, so turn on approval for in-app purchases if a child is playing.
- Installs: more than 100M on Google Play.
Other mobile games that hold up without Wi-Fi
Plenty of popular phone games quietly need a connection, so it's worth checking any game before you rely on it. My explainer on whether you can play Temple Run offline looks at another long-running favourite in the same way.
And if you want a method for finding more, here's my guide on how to find downloadable games that don't need Wi-Fi, including the warning signs in a store listing.
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Getting the most from a no-signal session
Roguelike runs reward short bursts. On a train or plane, set yourself one floor or one boss at a time rather than chasing a perfect run, and you won't mind if the journey ends mid-dungeon.
Turn the screen brightness down a notch and close other apps first. A pixel shooter looks fine on a dimmer screen, and the battery will last noticeably longer.
Soul Knight sits on the friendlier side of the line. Its listings say outright that it has an offline option and an offline multiplayer mode, which is more than many free games will commit to.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Soul Knight offline?
Yes. The App Store listing describes an offline option, and both store listings mention an offline multiplayer LAN game.
Can you play Soul Knight multiplayer without internet?
Yes, over LAN. Both listings say you can get together with friends for an offline multiplayer LAN game, which means sharing a local network.
Do I need Wi-Fi for Soul Knight LAN play?
You'll usually need devices on the same local network, such as home Wi-Fi, but not the wider internet.
Does Soul Knight online co-op need internet?
Yes. Teaming up with friends around the world, as the listings put it, needs a connection.
Is Soul Knight free?
It's free to install. The Google Play listing shows Contains ads and in-app purchases labels.
What age rating does Soul Knight have?
It's rated Everyone on Google Play.
How do I check Soul Knight works offline?
Open it once on Wi-Fi, then switch on flight mode and start a new run before you travel.
Who makes Soul Knight?
ChillyRoom. The Google Play listing shows more than 100M installs.
