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Knights of Pen and Paper 2

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

What works

  • Humorous and witty writing
  • Good character customization and party building
  • Engaging turn-based combat
  • Nostalgic d&d style fantasy setting
  • No pay-to-win or microtransactions in steam version

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive combat and grindy dungeons
  • Short main story length
  • Limited replayability after full completion
  • Some ui and quality of life issues
  • Dlc content locked behind paywall

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Magicbook AutoBattler: Contract

  • Doom & Destiny

  • Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1

  • Prime of Flames

  • Epic Battle Fantasy 4

  • Zoria: Age of Shattering

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Knights of Pen and Paper 2 but with less leadership over others

  • Dungeons of Aether

  • Kyvir: Rebirth

  • Swords & Souls: Neverseen

  • Chained Echoes

  • STARDUST: Wish of Witch

  • Lost In Fantaland

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Knights of Pen and Paper 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Last update: 03/08/2026