Kingdom Hearts-Inspired Action RPG Luminous Knights Draws Attention Online
The game's social media traction and lengthy solo development highlight growing interest in Kingdom Hearts-inspired action RPGs outside major studios.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Solo developer Yahya Danboos's action RPG Luminous Knights is gaining attention on social media. The game, inspired by the Kingdom Hearts series, is set in a world based on Arabian Nights and Middle Eastern culture. Danboos posted gameplay footage, which received about 11,000 likes, and revealed the game has been in development for over four years. It is planned for release on PC via Steam in 2027, with Japanese support and a playtest currently available.
The game is described as a "heartslike action RPG," a genre label that signals its direct debt to the Kingdom Hearts series. Players control a boy named Faris in the city of Nur, where jinn born from darkness roam. Combat includes normal attacks, aerial combos, parries, counters, and magic, alongside exploration of markets, alleys, and palaces to unlock weapons and abilities.
Danboos posted gameplay footage on social media, calling it a game he always wanted to play, and it drew about 11,000 likes. He also revealed the project has been in development for over four years. Luminous Knights is planned for release on PC via Steam in 2027, with Japanese language support. A playtest is currently available on Steam, and a Kickstarter campaign offers a limited sword to followers.
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