Underplayed Gems

Knock Harder (2020)

Knock Harder cover
Developer
Snail-Ninja Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 392 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A disorienting, high-stakes puzzle of reality and dream where every decision carries lethal weight.

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What players say

Players praise this short puzzle game where you repeatedly search a room for signs that you are dreaming, then shoot yourself to wake up. Many call it an overlooked predecessor to later anomaly-hunting games like Exit 8. The English translation is rough but does not ruin the experience.

Screenshots

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