# Knights of Pen & Paper 2

> Old-School Pixel RPG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6450895672](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6450895672)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6450895672`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Northica
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,207 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.21.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-07
- **First published:** 2023-08-30
- **Size:** 513 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/knights-of-pen-paper-2/id6450895672)
- **Website:** [http://northicagames.com/](http://northicagames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://northicagames.com/privacy-policy](https://northicagames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Knights of Pen & Paper 2: RPG is a retro-styled, turn-based fantasy adventure rendered in charming pixel art. You role‑play a party of heroes inside a playful, tabletop-inspired world—where the jokes land and the D&D vibe shines. As critics note, it captures the feel fans love: 'It does give that Dungeons & Dragons feel that we love' (Gamer.nl) and 'There's something genuinely pleasant about Knights of Pen and Paper 2, especially if you're a fan of tabletop RPGs' (Pocket Gamer).

This Chrome extension delivers the full experience in your browser, including a bold leap from 8‑bit to 16‑bit graphics, extensive character creation across classes and playstyles, and dozens of hours of adventure. Loot, craft, and grind like it’s 1995, with 3 unlockable expansions and post‑main content such as daily challenges and New Game+ that extend the journey. You can even tinker your Game Room into a personal cave of geeky glory as you prepare to face the Paper Knight and save the world.

## Rankings

- #21,310 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise the game for its tabletop RPG charm, humor, and solid combat, especially for fans of the original. However, a strong, recurring critique focuses on intrusive ads and heavy monetization (microtransactions, paid expansions, and gated progression), plus grind-heavy progression and balance problems that slow advancement. The overall sentiment is mixed: the concept and vibe are strong and enjoyable, but monetization and ad-driven design can significantly detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Tabletop RPG vibe with humor and witty dialogue that fits a DnD-like experience
- Solid core mechanics, combat, and crafting that keep RPG progression engaging
- Nostalgic charm and references to the original Knights of Pen & Paper, with familiar humor

### Cons

- Ads dominate the experience, with frequent or intrusive advertising interrupts
- Monetization is heavy and intrusive (microtransactions, gold/diamonds, expansions costing real money)
- Progression is grind-heavy, with slow XP gains and frustration advancing to harder content
- Balancing and pacing issues make some late-game progression feel unfair or unfun
- Many reviewers feel the game has declined from the original due to monetization and ad-driven design

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