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Spiral Knights

Spiral Knights is Grey Havens' active free cooperative action MMO. Stranded knights descend through the shifting Clockworks beneath planet Cradle, using swords, guns, bombs, shields and elemental gear in compact Zelda-like dungeon runs.

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Status
Released / active independent service
Business model
Free-to-play with optional purchases
Genre
Cooperative action MMO
Release
2011
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Three Rings Design / Grey Havens
Publisher
Grey Havens
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MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

PvE is the sole focus — there is no PvP mode

SoloPlay styleGroup

Solo dungeon runs are common alongside party play

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured, mission-based dungeons are the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Real-time cooperative dungeon-crawling combat is recorded

HousingNot recordedCraftingRecordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPNot recorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Responsive movement, charged attacks, shield timing and weapon swapping create accessible real-time combat. Four-player expeditions reward complementary damage types and positioning without requiring rigid class assignments.
  • The Clockworks assembles themed floors, traps, arenas and bosses into changing routes, giving familiar tiles different combinations. Distinct armor sets and charming animation preserve an unusually cohesive mechanical-fantasy identity.
  • Grey Havens, formed by former Three Rings staff, continues preserving and improving the game. A modernized client and significant 2026 updates, including new competitive and creation features, moved it beyond static maintenance.
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Things to consider

  • Progression is entirely equipment-driven, and forging higher-star gear requires repeated materials, crowns and energy. Several attractive weapon paths perform poorly, so uninformed crafting can consume substantial resources.
  • The community is small and concentrated around peak hours, veteran hubs and recurring events. Automatic party matching may not supply ideal teammates for every boss or high-difficulty route.
  • Energy once imposed stricter play limits and remains embedded in crafting and the economy, while premium purchases can reduce friction. Research the current system instead of relying on launch-era reviews.
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Research record

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2026-08-28
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified

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Spiral Knights gameplay featured in the MMOFinder editorialSpiral Knights
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Spiral Knights Finds MMO Depth in Compact Dungeon Runs

Spiral Knights blends responsive top-down combat, four-player Clockworks expeditions, elemental equipment, crafting, heat-based upgrades, trading, and a charming mechanical world.

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Game history

Spiral Knights timeline

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  1. 2011
    Released

    MMOFinder records Spiral Knights as released in 2011.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active independent service

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Media

Spiral Knights screenshots & gameplay

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Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Spiral Knights is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Cooperative action MMO. Its recorded status is Released / active independent service, while the business model is listed as Free to play with optional purchases. MMOFinder records its release year as 2011. Current platform data lists Windows, macOS, Linux. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time cooperative dungeon-crawling combat (no PvP mode; service discontinued 2019). Discovery tags on the record include Fantasy, Fantasy, Free Entry. The developer field lists Three Rings Design / Grey Havens, and the publisher field lists Grey Havens. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.

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