An Indie Insect Knight Game Just Launched, No, It's Not Hollow Knight

FlyKnight had a strong launch over the weekend on Steam. It combines „souls-like” combat with charmingly retro graphics and includes up to four-player co-op.

Matt Buckley

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Over the weekend, a game about an insectoid knight took over Steam. No, it has nothing to do with Hollow Knight: Silksong. FlyKnight, an indie game developed by Wabbaboy, has had a nearly three-thousand active player peak in the last forty-eight hours, and has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, 97% positive out of 1,676 reviews. What is this game and why is it so popular?

FlyKnight, an indie game about an insect knight, is having a moment on Steam

FlyKnight has a simple but effective story. The witch, Lunamoth, has put a curse on the realm, preventing its denizens from growing wings. The player is tasked as a squire of the Flyknights to vanquish Lunamoth and end the curse. Not only is this premise effective, it also is a great explanation of why a Flyknight can’t fly, which would have been one of my first questions.

At first glance, FlyKnight’s retro visuals might not signal its current popularity. But appearances can be deceiving. Many Steam reviews point out FlyKnight’s visual style and charm over its realism or modernity, even comparing it to classic games like RuneScape. Visuals are great, but as with all video games, this one will live and die by its gameplay.

The Steam page emphasizes “limb-based combat.” Facing off against four-armed ant soldiers is intimidating, but players can chop off foe’s arms to “prevent aggression.” This added element of combat helps give unique options on how to approach each engagement. Aside from this, players can wield a plethora of melee weapons, ranged attacks, and spells.

Player reviews have also praised the game’s dungeon crawling and exploration. The hand-crafted environments are often filled with rewarding side paths filled with optional encounters and useful loot. The Steam page advertises that equipment can be upgraded “to your hearts content” and players will be able to “build a character that feels your own.”

FlyKnight is already looking like a scaled down souls-like game with a sense of humor, but that’s not all. The game offers up to four-player co-op. Groups of friends can take on enemies together, trade items, and cause chaos. Though some player reviews have pointed out that this can make the game feel much easier, so if you’re looking for a challenge, FlyKnight might be best played on your own.

Finally, what indie game would be complete without the ability to go fishing. According to FlyKnight’s Steam page, players can spend time at checkpoints to use their fishing rod to reel in “nutritious creatures” that can be consumed for combat buffs and advantages. But it also warns that players must “use them wisely…”

FlyKnight might already be turning into 2025’s first hidden gem. Player reviews suggest that the game only takes between three to five hours to complete, and with the game currently 10% off it’s $5.99 price, it seems like a game you shouldn’t miss.

FlyKnight is available now on PC via Steam.

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January 31, 2025

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Matt Buckley

Author: Matt Buckley

After studying creative writing at Emerson College in Boston, Matt published a travel blog based on a two-month solo journey around the world, wrote for SmarterTravel, and worked on an Antarctic documentary series for NOVA, Antarctic Extremes. Today, for Gamepressure, Matt covers Nintendo news and writes reviews for Switch and PC titles. Matt enjoys RPGs like Pokemon and Breath of the Wild, as well as fighting games like Super Smash Bros., and the occasional action game like Ghostwire Tokyo or Gods Will Fall. Outside of video games, Matt is also a huge Dungeons & Dragons nerd, a fan of board games like Wingspan, an avid hiker, and after recently moving to California, an amateur surfer.