Astro Knights
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.7 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Astro Knights is a cooperative deck-building game for 1-4 players with a twist: your deck is never shuffled, giving you tight control over your card sequence. Players gather fuel, tech, and weapons, equip and attack using slot-based loadouts, and unlock special abilities to take down one of four uniquely-decked bosses before it destroys the team or their homeworld. Turn order among players and the boss is randomized each round, keeping every playthrough tense and unpredictable.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team likes how Astro Knights' no-shuffle deck-building removes randomness from card draw while keeping tension high through unpredictable turn order and boss abilities. It's a tight, replayable co-op experience with a satisfying build-up from weak start to powerful loadout. The four distinct bosses each demand a different strategy, adding welcome variety in a compact box.
What we like
- Unique no-shuffle deck-building removes draw randomness.
- Four distinct bosses each require different strategies.
- Randomized turn order keeps each round unpredictable.
- Compact, fast-playing co-op experience.
Keep in mind
- Limited to four bosses may reduce long-term variety.
- Card-slot management can be fiddly for new players.
Who it's for
Great for cooperative-game fans (ages 14+) in groups of 1-4 who enjoy deck-building without shuffle randomness.
