The story of Knight Orc revolves around Gringleguts, an orc seeking revenge against humans for the mistreatment of his kind. As Gringleguts navigates through this world, he discovers that people and creatures live their lives independently, following their daily schedules. This means that when revisiting areas, it's possible to find someone who was previously present but now absent, indicating they might be in another location.
The gameplay of Knight Orc requires the player to make timely decisions and exploit situations to achieve victory. The game unfolds in real-time, with each individual going about their daily routine, adding a layer of realism and challenge to the experience.