12 Best PS5 Games Where You Play as a Knight

If you have ever wanted to play as a knight in a game, strap on some heavy armor, grab a greatsword, and charge into battle like a true medieval knight, the PS5 has plenty of games for you. We've put together a list of 12 of the best PS5 games where you can play as a knight, a knight-like warrior, or build a character around the classical medieval knight archetype. Each game on this list offers a satisfying sword-and-shield experience.

1. Baldur's Gate 3

If you want the most complete knight experience in an RPG, Baldur's Gate 3 is the game. You can roll a Paladin, which is the classic holy knight class, and become a divine warrior sworn to an oath. You get heavy armor, a shield, healing magic, and the ability to smite enemies with radiant damage. It's everything you'd want when playing a knight inside a game on your PS5.

You can also go Fighter with the Eldritch Knight subclass if you want a more magic-infused swordsman. The game gives you so much freedom in how you build your character that you can really craft the exact type of knight you want.

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2. For Honor

For Honor is the only game on this list with an entire Knight faction. It includes heroes like the Warden, Lawbringer, Conqueror, Black Prior, and Warmonger, with each one offering a different playstyle.

The game’s Art of Battle system makes every fight feel like a real duel. You attack and defend from three directions, while parries and guard breaks add another layer of strategy. With more than 30 heroes across four factions, there’s plenty of variety.

3. Divinity: Original Sin 2

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and it finally landed on PS5 with a native version in late 2025. The game has a Knight preset class that starts you off with a sword, shield, and Warfare abilities focused on melee combat.

What makes Divinity special is its flexible class system. You’re not locked into one class and can mix different skills to build your character however you want. For example, a Knight can use Necromancy for lifesteal or Geomancy for Fortify and extra defense. Combat is turn-based, so every move matters, and the game also supports 4-player co-op, letting you build a full party of knights if you want.

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Geralt of Rivia is technically a Witcher, not a knight, though he eventually becomes one. He originally made up the name “of Rivia” on Vesemir’s advice to sound more trustworthy to clients. Years later, Queen Meve officially knighted him for his bravery during the Battle for the Bridge on the Yaruga.

But anyway, in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, he actually fights with two swords, wears heavy armor sets, and gets involved in political warfare between kingdoms. If that's not knight-like, I don't know what is. The game also has a quest called "A Knight's Tale" in the Blood and Wine expansion where Geralt can literally compete in a tournament, which is about as knightly as it gets.

The next-gen PS5 update made this knight game look even more stunning with ray tracing, faster load times, and DualSense haptic feedback, so it's worth a try!

5. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

If you want to start as a nobody and rise to become a powerful mounted knight in a PS5 game, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a great choice. The Vlandians are heavily inspired by medieval Western European knights, with heavy cavalry, lances, and feudal lords fighting for land.

Bannerlord gives you lots of freedom. You can create your character, serve a lord, earn your own lands, and eventually build a kingdom. You also fight alongside your troops, making cavalry charges with a lance feel especially satisfying. A single campaign can easily last 100+ hours, so you have plenty of time to build your character and army.

6. Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

This is a great pick for knight fans because you literally become the Knight Commander of a crusade. You lead an army against a demonic invasion and make choices that can affect thousands of soldiers.

The class system gives you plenty of options, too. You can play as a Paladin, Cavalier, or Fighter, or mix different classes together. The Cavalier is especially fitting for knight fans because you get a mount and bonuses for fighting on horseback. With 200+ hours of content, there is a lot to explore in Wrath of the Righteous.

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7. Octopath Traveler

Octopath Traveler features Olberic Eisenberg, a former knight searching for the man who betrayed his kingdom. His story focuses heavily on honor, duty, and redemption, making him one of the most knight-like characters on this list.

Olberic fights with swords and focuses on physical attacks. His Challenge ability also lets him duel NPCs around towns. Combined with the game's beautiful HD-2D art style, his story is a great choice for anyone who enjoys classic JRPGs and knight characters.

8. Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen is another great choice if you want to play a dark fantasy knight. The game features the Dark Crusader class, which starts with heavy armor, a longsword, a shield, and abilities built around melee combat.

You can also customize your character as you progress, so it is easy to create a powerful armored warrior. Its dark world and Souls-like combat make it a particularly good fit for anyone looking for a more brutal knight experience.

9. Blade of Darkness

Before Dark Souls, there was Severance: Blade of Darkness. This 2001 hack-and-slash game was later remastered for modern consoles, including PS5 in 2023. One of its four playable characters is Sargon, a Knight of Ianna, who fights with swords, maces, and shields.

Sargon is the game's most balanced character, with a combat style focused on defense and well-timed attacks. The game also has limb-based damage, letting you cut off enemy limbs during fights. It may feel dated today, but the dark atmosphere and deep combat make it a fun piece of gaming history for knight fans.

10. Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5 features Pontius the Knight alongside Amadeus the Wizard and Zoya the Thief. Pontius has been part of the series since the original Trine and is a fun, lighthearted take on the classic knight.

Unlike most games on this list, Trine 5 is a puzzle platformer. Pontius uses his sword and shield to fight enemies, block attacks, deflect projectiles, and solve puzzles. His abilities can also be upgraded with new moves. The game supports up to three-player co-op, so it is a great choice if you want a fun knight game to play with friends.

11. Demon's Souls

If you want a game where you can literally play as a knight, Demon’s Souls is the best pick. The Knight is one of the game's starting classes, giving you heavy armor, a sword, and a shield right from the beginning.

The remake also looks incredible on PS5, with detailed environments, brutal enemies, and challenging Souls-like combat. You can later customize your build however you want, but starting as a Knight gives you that classic armored warrior experience immediately.

12. No Rest for the Wicked

This one is actually one of the upcoming PS5 games where you can play as a knight. No Rest for the Wicked puts you in the role of a Cerim, a holy warrior fighting against a deadly plague called the Pestilence. You're essentially a warrior sent to a cursed land to fight evil, making it a natural fit for this list.

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The combat is Souls-like, with dodging, parrying, stamina management, and heavy weapon attacks. The game has been in Early Access since 2024 and has already sold over 1.8 million copies. Its 1.0 release is scheduled for October 2026, bringing new content and a redesigned class system. Since the full PS5 version isn't out yet, consider this one a game to keep an eye on if you enjoy dark fantasy, challenging combat, and knight-like warriors.

There you have it, 12 best PS5 games that let you live out your knight fantasy in one way or another. If I had to pick my top three, I'd go with:

But every game on this list offers something unique if you're into the knight fantasy, so you can always try them all. If you haven't played any of these yet, start with whichever genre appeals to you most.

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