Free knight games cover four styles: dungeon action like Soul Knight, sword-fighting RPGs, castle strategy like Lords & Knights, and slower medieval life sims. The ten here are free on Google Play. Most are rated Teen, and two Shadow Knight listings say they need a stable internet connection.
Armour, a sword and a castle to defend. Knights have been a gaming staple since the earliest consoles, and the Play Store has hundreds of them, from tiny pixel heroes to brooding sword duellists.
I read the Google Play listings for ten popular knight games and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, the content rating and anything about online or offline play. They're in no order of merit.
Most of these are fighting games of one sort or another, so the ratings matter. Only Soul Knight is rated Everyone; Nonstop Knight 2 is Everyone 10+ and the rest are Teen.
Knight games side by side
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Knight | ChillyRoom | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'play together with your gang for an offline multiplayer LAN game' |
| Knights & Dragons Action RPG | Deca_Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Shadow Knight: Ninja Fighting | Fansipan Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'requires a stable internet connection' |
| Shadow Knight: Ninja Game RPG | Fansipan Limited | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'requires a stable internet connection' |
| Knighthood - RPG Knights | RPG Raid Roleplaying Games | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Lords & Knights - Medieval MMO | XYRALITY GmbH | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Nonstop Knight 2 - Action RPG | Flaregames | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Fight Legends: Mortal Fighting | Dark Curry | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Knights of Ages:Turnbased SRPG | VastSky Interactive Entertainment | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Medieval Age - Life Simulator | Naji Studios | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The ten knight games
Soul Knight
A pixel-art dungeon shooter with more than 100M installs and an Everyone rating. Its listing mentions online co-op and local multiplayer with friends nearby.
Knights & Dragons Action RPG
A non-stop action RPG where your army of knights battles mythical creatures and a Dark Prince. It's rated Teen.
Shadow Knight: Ninja Fighting
A shadow-style fighting RPG from Fansipan. Its listing says it's an online game, so it won't suit a journey without signal.
Shadow Knight: Ninja Game RPG
Fansipan's second shadow knight game, where you fight hordes of monsters. It also says it needs a stable connection.
Knighthood - RPG Knights
A fantasy RPG where you play a medieval knight raiding enemies. The listing is all about becoming the most feared fighter around.
Lords & Knights - Medieval MMO
A medieval strategy MMO about alliances, campaigns and fortresses. You'll be managing a castle and armies rather than swinging a sword yourself.
Nonstop Knight 2 - Action RPG
A one-thumb action RPG: your knight does the running and you do the fighting. It's rated Everyone 10+.
Fight Legends: Mortal Fighting
A medieval sword-fighting game built around one-on-one duels. Rated Teen, with more than 1M installs.
Knights of Ages:Turnbased SRPG
A turn-based strategy RPG set across six kingdoms. It shows no Contains ads label, though it has in-app purchases.
Medieval Age - Life Simulator
A life sim where you rule as medieval nobility and steer your realm through history. It suits players who'd rather plan than fight.
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Swordplay now, or plan and conquer?
Soul Knight, Knights & Dragons, Knighthood, Nonstop Knight 2, Fight Legends and the two Shadow Knight games are action games. You're fighting from the first minute. Some are auto-runners, some are duels, and Soul Knight is a fast dungeon shooter.
If you want the quickest start, Nonstop Knight 2 is built for one thumb, and Soul Knight drops you straight into a dungeon. The duelling games ask more of your timing, so expect a few lost fights before it clicks.
Lords & Knights, Knights of Ages and Medieval Age are slower. You plan battles turn by turn or run a realm over days. They suit players who enjoy strategy board games and don't mind waiting for a plan to come together.
Online-only and offline-friendly
Both Shadow Knight listings say they're online games needing a stable connection. Soul Knight mentions local multiplayer with friends nearby as well as online co-op. The other seven don't say either way, so try them in airplane mode before you rely on them.
Labels for parents of young knights
- Everyone: Soul Knight.
- Everyone 10+: Nonstop Knight 2 - Action RPG.
- Teen: the other eight, mostly for fighting.
- Ads: nine show a Contains ads label; Knights of Ages doesn't.
- In-app purchases: all ten have them, so set Google Play to require approval for in-app purchases.
Taking the quest off the screen
If the castle strategy games appeal, my guide to strategy board games brings the same planning to the kitchen table.
For a family game night with a smaller crowd, here are board games for small groups that work with just a few players.
And for grown-ups who play to switch off after work, I've written about how adults use puzzle games to relieve daily stress.
Frequently asked questions
Are knight games free on Android?
Yes. All ten games here are free to install from Google Play, and every one has in-app purchases.
Which knight game is suitable for kids?
Soul Knight is the only one rated Everyone. Nonstop Knight 2 is Everyone 10+ and the rest are Teen.
Can I play knight games offline?
The two Shadow Knight games say they need a stable connection. Soul Knight mentions local multiplayer; the others don't say.
Is there a knight strategy game?
Lords & Knights is a medieval strategy MMO, and Knights of Ages is a turn-based strategy RPG.
Which knight game has no ads?
Knights of Ages:Turnbased SRPG is the only one here without a Contains ads label.
