Worth Coming Back?
I haven't played in years and I kinda miss the game. I think i remember being frustrated that I couldnt do something because of lack of energy (may be misremembering). But I plan on converting my account over to steam. Is the game still active? Is it still fun

Yes, the game is still fun. To figure out what you have missed, check out this curated history:
I've came back 2 times already, for a player who doesn't enjoy grinding nor skipping challenges, it's not worth it. Sweet-Hope is right though.
I sometimes feel communication on the forums seems to be a bit lacking in many topics, even Gremlin Chatter. Felt too much time on other things drops activity. But there are people that still visit such forums to keep it going.
Nice that you want to come back to keep on playing. Really helps the game and the people still playing it. Its just the lack of new content updates that kept players away too long.
We're all still hoping that won't be too long-lasting. This game still holds a place in our hearts.
Game is not all about grinding play they way you like do what you enjoy, if you run random things you enjoy you will find yourself very well off.
My guild hosts plenty of fun events with low barrier to entry such as.
-t 1ld using entry level gear to pvp against fellow guildies
- blast network guess you could say it's a blast!
- shadow lairs a high end challenge that breaks the relaxing game play loop with bit of required try harding.
- various PvE challenges
I highly recomend stopping by and hanging out!
Feel free to add me in game if you do return and ask any questions you may have.
game is totally Free and if its free and its not a big file size so you should just check it yourself. game have less player than the date you left? most likely but you still will find groups to join in. asking that in this forum only will lead on "dead game dont worth coming back"
i recommend using discord to find spiral knights groups like Knight Launcher and the Snipe Garden to find people and groups to do stuff. you still can do in game if you dont like discord.
About the grinding well its up to you, but looking at you get frustrated that you cant do stuff because the lack of energy then probably grinding in games isnt your thing.