Death Knights of Krynn

Strategic Simulations

Rank: #7 / 14
Released: 1991
Studio: Strategic Simulations
Genre: tactical role-playing game, role-playing video game

At a glance

Death Knights of Krynn is a role-playing game developed by Strategic Simulations and first released in 1991. Its story follows the Champions of Krynn as they answer a new challenge from Lord Soth, the Lord of the Death Knights. The conflict takes place in the Dragonlance world of Krynn, where Soth is preparing a major assault after the Champions' earlier victory. The store description presents the game as a return to the first fantasy role-playing epic set in that world. Its listed genre is tactical role-playing as well as role-playing, and Steam classifies it as an RPG. Steam features include single-player, downloadable content, and Family Sharing. Windows is the listed Steam platform. The broader platform list also includes Commodore 64, DOS, and NEC PC-9800 series, in addition to Microsoft Windows.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in a single-player role-playing adventure set in Dragonlance's Krynn, with a party facing Lord Soth's challenge. The listed platforms include Windows, Commodore 64, DOS, and NEC PC-9800 series.

What is good

Set in the Dragonlance world of Krynn.
Story centers on Lord Soth's challenge.
Tactical role-playing is listed as a genre.
Steam lists Family Sharing.

What to know first

Single-player is the only listed play mode.
Windows is the only listed Steam platform.

Verdict

Death Knights of Krynn puts a party in a new conflict with Lord Soth within the Dragonlance setting. Its listed features emphasize solo play, with downloadable content and Family Sharing also noted.

Details

Year: 1991wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer: Strategic Simulationswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre: tactical role-playing game, role-playing video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Commodore 64, DOS, NEC PC-9800 serieswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026