Muffin Knight is a frantic, chaotic platformer that takes the 'Super Crate Box' formula and adds a charming fantasy twist. You play as a knight who has been cursed to turn into a different character every time he touches a muffin. One moment you're a high-damage Archer, and the next you're a slow-moving Grizly or a fire-breathing Dragon.
This 'forced variety' is what makes the game brilliant. You have to constantly adapt your strategy on the fly as you cycles through the 18 different characters. The upgrade system is also very well done, allowing you to level up specific characters to make them more effective. With cross-platform multiplayer and some truly tough boss battles, Muffin Knight is a polished, high-energy arcade experience that is perfect for those who enjoy fast-paced action and a dash of humor.
I’ve seen this formula before, and while Muffin Knight tries to wrap itself in a colorful fairy-tale aesthetic, it doesn't hide the fact that it’s essentially Super Crate Box with a coat of paint and some RPG lite elements. The core loop of grabbing a muffin to change classes is fine for a few minutes, but it quickly becomes a source of frustration. You’ll be managing a crowd well as a high-level Knight, only to be forced into a weak, un-upgraded class because you dared to progress the score. It feels like the game is actively working against your momentum.
The progression system is a standard grind. You level up, you put points into stats, you unlock more classes—it's the typical mobile engagement hook. Visually, it’s competent enough, though the 'fairytale' look is a bit sugary for my taste. Technically, it runs smoothly, which is the bare minimum I expect from a 2D platformer. It’s an okay distraction for a commute, but there’s no depth here to keep a serious gamer engaged for more than a couple of sessions. It’s functional, but it lacks any real soul or innovation.
Performance: Consistent 60fps on modern iOS devices; minimal loading times.
Buy if: You enjoy fast-paced arcade brawlers and don't mind a grind for upgrades.
Skip if: You want original mechanics or a game that rewards high-skill consistency.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.2Tue Sep 05 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Major performance upgrades.
Fixed sound and music playback issues.
Added support for iOS 11.
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Enter the fairytale world of the Muffin Knight!
Brought to you by the creators of GUERRILLA BOB, PREDATORS™ and AVP:Evolution.
Awarded "iPhone Game of the Week" on iTunes
"Gaming App of the Day" - Kotaku
"This is a leaping, blasting, clawing slice of fun" - PocketGamer, Silver Award
“Much like muffins, Muffin Knight is sweet, simple, and dangerously addicting, and you can never go wrong with rainbow-shitting unicorns” - Kotaku
Fertilize the forest with the unicorn, cover the sky with black holes, flood the world with candy, but just get the muffins back!
Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.
This is the story of a little boy, on his journey to return the old fairy’s magical muffins. A strange curse was set on him: with each muffin he touches, he turns into a different creature. The old fairy promises to turn him back into a boy when he gets all the muffins back.
FEATURES
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FAIRYTALE GRAPHICS
Stunning 2.5D graphics, taking full advantage of the latest features in the Unity engine.
Discover a colorful and enthralling world, with magical hand drawn artwork
CUTE AND CUDDLY
Play as 18 different characters, each with their unique special attacks
Make your way through swathes of dragons, turtles, werewolves, ghosts, bats, goblins and other cute fluffy creatures
DEPTH OF GAMEPLAY
Level up, unlock new characters and upgrade their abilities
6 perks will bring you extra abilities during your quests for the muffins
EPIC BOSS BATTLES
In the end, you’ll have to prove your skills by defeating the evil lava king
ONLINE CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER
Challenge everyone playing on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac, in intense head-to-head multiplayer matches. Play Online through Game Center or with a friend on the Local Area Network.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @angrymobgames
LIKE US: facebook.com/MuffinKnight
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.-----Featuring Game Center Online Multiplayer-----
Enter the fairytale world of the Muffin Knight!
Brought to you by the creators of GUERRILLA BOB, PREDATORS™ and AVP:Evolution.
Awarded "iPhone Game of the Week" on iTunes
"Gaming App of the Day" - Kotaku
"This is a leaping, blasting, clawing slice of fun" - PocketGamer, Silver Award
“Much like muffins, Muffin Knight is sweet, simple, and dangerously addicting, and you can never go wrong with rainbow-shitting unicorns” - Kotaku
Fertilize the forest with the unicorn, cover the sky with black holes, flood the world with candy, but just get the muffins back!
Muffin Knight is an arena based action-packed platformer with stunning visuals and a myriad of fairytale characters, each with their own unique abilities, which gain strength as you advance.
This is the story of a little boy, on his journey to return the old fairy’s magical muffins. A strange curse was set on him: with each muffin he touches, he turns into a different creature. The old fairy promises to turn him back into a boy when he gets all the muffins back.
FEATURES
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FAIRYTALE GRAPHICS
Stunning 2.5D graphics, taking full advantage of the latest features in the Unity engine.
Discover a colorful and enthralling world, with magical hand drawn artwork
CUTE AND CUDDLY
Play as 18 different characters, each with their unique special attacks
Make your way through swathes of dragons, turtles, werewolves, ghosts, bats, goblins and other cute fluffy creatures
DEPTH OF GAMEPLAY
Level up, unlock new characters and upgrade their abilities
6 perks will bring you extra abilities during your quests for the muffins
EPIC BOSS BATTLES
In the end, you’ll have to prove your skills by defeating the evil lava king
ONLINE CROSS-PLATFORM MULTIPLAYER
Challenge everyone playing on an iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or Mac, in intense head-to-head multiplayer matches. Play Online through Game Center or with a friend on the Local Area Network.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @angrymobgames
LIKE US: facebook.com/MuffinKnight










Muffin Knight is an arena-based action platformer with stunning visuals and a host of fairytale characters. Every muffin you collect transforms you into a different creature with unique abilities. Level up your characters, unlock new maps, and battle epic bosses in this fast-paced, addictive quest to break the muffin curse.
18 unique playable characters
Stunning 2.5D fairytale graphics
Cross-platform multiplayer
Epic boss battles
Focus your upgrade points on the 'Archer' and 'Mage' early on. These characters are the most versatile for clearing waves, making it easier to survive until you get a muffin that turns you into a power-house like the Ogre.
A positive look at the game's port to mobile platforms.
The goal is to collect muffins. Touching a muffin instantly changes your class. If you get a weak class, your priority should be finding the next muffin as quickly as possible.
Yes, Muffin Knight is compatible with MFi controllers for a more traditional platforming experience.