Knights Contract is an action-adventure game for the Xbox 360 set in a dark fantasy world reminiscent of medieval Europe. The game combines hack-and-slash combat with magical elements, where players assume the role of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, who is bound to protect Gretchen, a witch who has resurrected him. As a third-person slasher, the game emphasizes cooperation between Heinrich and Gretchen to cast spells, solve puzzles, and defeat hordes of supernatural enemies. This duo traverses treacherous landscapes, aiming to stop a curse that plagues the land.