DKO: Divine Knockout cover art

DKO: Divine Knockout

2022Red Beard GamesXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

DKO friends in this Third-Person Physics Brawler, set in a stylized world of Gods and Mythology. Smash your foes in 3v3 gamemodes like King of the Hill and Oddball, or win intense 1v1 duels. DKO's game servers shut down on February 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT.

What it feels like

The lighthearted tone of knocking cute gods off maps and the casual competitive framing suggest mischievous fun over seriousness.

Playful70%

What it's about

The game is explicitly set in a 'stylized world of Gods and Mythology,' with player characters being gods from myth.

Mythology75%

How it plays

Third-person physics-based brawling with emphasis on stylish, expressive melee combat against opponents is the core mechanical pillar. Described as a 'Physics Brawler,' indicating ragdoll, momentum, and simulated forces underpin core interaction and knockback. The game is explicitly described as a '3rd-person platform fighter' where knocking foes off the map is a win condition, making verticality and spatial navigation central.

Character Action85%
Physics-Driven75%
Platforming75%
Parry / Riposte60%

How it looks and sounds

Explicitly described as a third-person game where the camera follows characters from behind or above. Described as 'stylized' with user tags emphasizing 'Colorful' and 'Cute,' indicating bold, saturated color palette. Steam user tags mention 'Anime' and 'Colorful Cute' aesthetics, suggesting stylized 3D rendering in the anime tradition.

Third-Person95%
Vibrant Color65%
Cel-Shaded60%

How it's structured

PvP combat against other players in 1v1 duels and team-based game modes is the definitional core of the experience. 3v3 gamemodes like King of the Hill and Oddball explicitly structure play around coordinated team-versus-team competition. Discrete bounded arenas where players fight to knock opponents off the map is the foundational structure.

Competitive PvP95%
Team-Based80%
Arena-Based70%
Short Playtime65%
Gigantic64% match

Shares Competitive PvP, Third-Person, Team-Based, Character Action.

Both lean into Competitive PvP, Third-Person, Team-Based, Character Action.

Competitive PvP90%Third-Person80%Team-Based85%Character Action65%

Shares Competitive PvP, Team-Based, Character Action, Third-Person.

Both lean into Competitive PvP, Team-Based, Character Action, Third-Person.

Competitive PvP95%Team-Based92%Character Action80%Third-Person60%

Shares Competitive PvP, Third-Person, Character Action, Team-Based.

Both lean into Competitive PvP, Third-Person, Character Action, Team-Based.

Competitive PvP90%Third-Person80%Character Action85%Team-Based65%

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Teeworlds55% match

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Competitive PvP80%Third-Person70%Team-Based75%Arena-Based55%
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