Underplayed Gems

Knock-knock (2013)

Knock-knock cover
Developer
Ice-Pick Lodge
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.4 of 5, 2,065 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, nightmarish side-scroller where you wander a surreal cabin, evading an unknown threat while solving puzzles to survive until dawn.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and sound design for creating genuine dread, but strongly criticize the repetitive, RNG-dependent gameplay that becomes frustrating near the end. The game is described as more of an experience than a traditional game, with an obscure story and unfair difficulty late in its life.

Screenshots

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