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Knock-knock

Oct 31, 2018 8 years ago
Type Base game 2013 Genres AdventureArcadeIndiePlatformRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategy Companies Ice-Pick Lodge · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.

What it’s like

Knock-Knock offers a surreal, atmospheric survival horror experience set in an isolated cabin where reality subtly warps. The premise centers on the Lodger, who discovers his home is being invaded by unseen forces while he attempts to maintain daily routines like cooking and cleaning. The tone is deeply unsettling, blending mundane domesticity with creeping dread through a unique visual style that feels both hand-crafted and dreamlike. Gameplay relies heavily on exploration and environmental interaction rather than traditional combat or clear objectives. Players must decipher opaque mechanics and piece together a fragmented narrative delivered via the protagonist’s internal monologue. The experience prioritizes mood and discovery over mechanical clarity, creating a sense of isolation and vulnerability as familiar surroundings become hostile. It is less about winning and more about enduring the psychological weight of an incomprehensible threat.

Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicExploration / WorldStory / NarrativeVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The game’s deliberately opaque mechanics and lack of tutorial guidance can feel frustratingly unintuitive rather than mysterious to some players. It is not for those seeking clear objectives, responsive controls, or conventional horror action.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, ign.com, en.wikipedia.org, jayisgames.com, gamezebo.com, gamespot.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Linux Worldwide Full release Oct 04, 201313 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Oct 04, 201313 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Oct 04, 201313 years ago
iOS Worldwide Full release Mar 06, 201412 years ago
Android Worldwide Full release May 29, 201412 years ago
Windows Phone Worldwide Full release Sep 15, 201412 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Sep 10, 201511 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Aug 23, 20179 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Oct 31, 20188 years ago
PlayStation Vita Worldwide Full release Exact dateno date yet

Reviews

47Critics · 3 51Players · 32

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