Knytt Stories: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
Comparison table
YKnytt
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- Android
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 1mo ago
- Stars
- 104
- Contributors
- 5
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoThe game includes its own assets and does not require the original Knytt Stories.
- Modding support
- YesSupports over 1200 community-made levels through a built-in level downloader.
Knytt Stories DS
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- DS
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 10y ago
- Stars
- 1
- Contributors
- 1
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
- Modding support
- —
| Title | YKnytt | Knytt Stories DS |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Linux, OSX, Windows, Android, Web | DS |
| Play in browser | YesPlay in Browser | No |
| Mobile | Android | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Active | Halted |
| Last updated | 1mo ago | 10y ago |
| Stars | 104 | 1 |
| Contributors | 5 | 1 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | NoThe game includes its own assets and does not require the original Knytt Stories. | — |
| Modding support | YesSupports over 1200 community-made levels through a built-in level downloader. | — |
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Known limitations
YKnytt
- performance: Lags at save points can be reduced by disabling detailed maps in settings.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Knytt Stories clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
Do I need to own the original Knytt Stories to play these clones?
YKnytt runs standalone, no original files needed.
Can I play any of these Knytt Stories clones directly in a browser?
Yes — YKnytt has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which Knytt Stories clone is the most actively maintained?
YKnytt is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Knytt Stories.