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Portal Knights

Portal Knights

The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!

83%
Very Positive
DeveloperKeen Games GmbH
Publisher505 Games
Release DateMay 18, 2017
$19.99
Peak Players6.5K
Metacritic72
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Portal Knights is a charming, family-friendly sandbox RPG that successfully blends Minecraft-style building with action-adventure exploration. While it offers immense replayability and a satisfying gameplay loop for both children and adults, it is held back by clunky inventory management and a lack of ongoing developer support.

Pros

  • Excellent cooperative experience that is highly recommended for families and friends.95%
  • Charming and polished animated art style that appeals to a wide age range.90%
  • Satisfying blend of sandbox creativity and light RPG progression mechanics.85%
  • High longevity and replay value, with some players logging thousands of hours.80%
  • Accessible entry-level RPG mechanics suitable for young children.70%

Cons

  • Frustrating and poorly optimized inventory management system.90%
  • Development has ceased, leaving the game feeling unfinished in some areas with no future updates expected.85%
  • Limited end-game content, specifically a small number of main bosses.70%
  • Tedious crafting loops and unnecessary wait times that disrupt the gameplay flow.65%
  • Inconvenient loot drops for DLC content that players may not own.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently cited as a perfect 'first RPG' for children who are still learning to read.
  • Viewed by some players as a spiritual predecessor or alternative to Hytale.
  • Private server support allows for dedicated long-term world building with friends.
Confidence: 55%
Based on the 48 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
119
Peak · last 90 days
372
All-time peak
6.5K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
83%
All-time positive
83%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews22.4K
Positive: 18.7K (83%)Negative: 3.7K (17%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

99h

Avg Playtime at Review

65%

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