Progress Knight 2
A time-bending idle RPG where you cycle through careers, master spells, and loop the timeline to forge a stronger hero.
Gameplay overview
Core loop
Start as a humble commoner, earn coins, and reinvest them into better jobs and education. Unlock new talents as you progress, from steelworking to temporal magic. When progress slows, reset the timeline with Rebirth to retain talent points and unique perks. Progress Knight 2 layers automation, late-game rituals, and challenge modifiers that make each loop faster and richer than the last.
Control guide
Inputs at a glance
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Navigate menus | Arrow keys |
| Pause/resume time | Spacebar |
| Toggle auto-promote | P |
| Toggle auto-learn | L |
| Save / load profiles | Alt + 1–3 to save, 1–3 to load |
Use the hotkeys to whip through job lists and manage multiple builds—perfect for experimenting with different talent spreads.
Strategy tips
Ways to improve
Focus on education early; higher intellect unlocks advanced professions and spells. Alternate between job grinding and training to keep efficiency high. Rebirth often—talent points snowball into huge bonuses. Later, invest in Challenge modes and Reincarnation to unlock unique artifacts and automation features. Community guides recommend maintaining multiple profile saves (combat-focused, mage-focused, idle) so you can swap builds for specific goals.
- Use auto-promote to maintain job hierarchies while you focus on spellcasting or challenge planning.
- Keep an eye on the timeline bar—pause before major resets to queue up final upgrades.
- Visit the GitHub project for changelogs, mod support, and community scripts that streamline endgame loops.
Frequently asked questions
Need a quick answer?
Q: How do I keep multiple builds?
A: Use the built-in profile system. Save ahead of a reset with Alt + 1–3 so you can load different talent setups on demand.
Q: When should I rebirth?
A: Rebirth when job progress slows or a challenge requires it. Early rebirths unlock talents that greatly speed up future runs.
Q: Is there a community hub?
A: Yes, the open-source project on GitHub includes issues, roadmap notes, and links to player resources.
Our take
Why Progress Knight 2 is worth the grind
Progress Knight 2 shines because it understands what long-form incremental fans enjoy: a sense that every loop teaches you something and leaves your save a little stronger than before. The job tree is large but readable, the rebirth and reincarnation layers arrive at a sensible pace, and automation unlocks are generous enough that you can step away without feeling punished. Instead of one “correct” build, the talent system encourages experimentation—trying melee-heavy timelines, caster routes, or ultra-idle setups and swapping profiles as your goals change.
It also helps that the project is open-source and actively tuned. Balance tweaks, challenge modes, and quality-of-life features tend to address real player pain points, so the game gradually becomes smoother without losing its crunchy optimisation puzzles. That makes it a great title to sink weeks into if you like watching systems interlock, spreadsheeting multipliers, and shaving minutes off late-game runs through clever routing.
Who will enjoy it?
Progress Knight 2 is ideal for players who already love incremental classics and want something deeper than a single-layer idle clicker. If you enjoy planning builds, min-maxing prestige timing, and following the evolution of an active open-source game, this is a strong match. On the other hand, if you prefer short arcade sessions or dislike reading tooltips, the learning curve here may feel too dense.