Fit check
Is Jet Set Knights worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro platformer fans who want tower-defense and RPG elements
- Local groups seeking cooperative or competitive play for 2–4 players
- Arcade players who enjoy unlocking equipment and fighting bosses
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a deep, story-led adventure rather than arcade-focused platforming and defense
- Those who prefer slower exploration over repeated enemy encounters, traps, and boss fights
- Players wanting online multiplayer instead of local-only multiplayer
- Players who prefer realistic visuals over pixel-art presentation
Our take on Jet Set Knights
Its arcade-focused structure concentrates on platforming, enemy encounters, and defense rather than extended exploration or a narrative-heavy journey. Multiplayer is also limited to local play, so groups must share the same playing location instead of connecting online.
What is Jet Set Knights?
Jet Set Knights is a retro 2D arcade action platformer about defending a small kingdom from creatures of a dark world and protecting its princess.
Players choose one of four knights, each with distinct abilities, then fight enemies, bosses, traps, and hidden dangers. Progression includes leveling heroes, collecting power-ups, and unlocking more than 14 weapons, spells, and special artifacts. The game includes 12 enemy types, secret characters, mini-games, and 12 in-game achievements. Single-player play is joined by local multiplayer for 2–4 players. Multiplayer options include Last Man Standing, Domination, EGG Tournament, and a two-player survival mode. The game combines platforming with tower-defense and RPG elements and supports Xbox 360 controllers, Steam Achievements, and Trading Cards.
How Jet Set Knights plays
- 01Four playable knights
- Each knight has distinct abilities for confronting the creatures attacking the kingdom.
- 02Local multiplayer modes
- Local play supports 2–4 players through Last Man Standing, Domination, and EGG Tournament, with a separate two-player survival mode.
- 03Unlockable equipment
- More than 14 weapons, spells, and special artifacts can be unlocked.
- 04Enemy variety
- The game includes 12 enemy types, including ghosts, slimes, skeletons, devils, and giant snowballs.
- 05Hero progression
- Heroes can gain levels and collect power-ups during play.
Jet Set Knights compared to similar games
Sundered: Eldritch Edition is also an action platformer, but its description identifies a metroidvania built around exploration and chaotic combat. Jet Set Knights instead focuses on arcade defense, four selectable knights, and tower-defense and RPG elements. Jet Set Knights also offers local multiplayer for 2–4 players.
Jet Set Knights: platforms & release
Is Jet Set Knights worth it?
It is worth it if: retro platformer fans who want tower-defense and RPG elements. Skip it if: players seeking a deep, story-led adventure rather than arcade-focused platforming and defense.
Where can I download Jet Set Knights?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Jet Set Knights's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Jet Set Knights on?
Windows only.
