Knock On The Window

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Knock On The Window is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Tropical Games and was released on September 11, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Martin has been given an urgent assignment at work. However, for this he had to go to the house of his Boss. And so Martin found himself alone at home, in the middle of a vast field of sunflowers. Everything was going well until there was a knock on the window.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and immersive horror experience with excellent lighting and sound design.
The blend of horror and comedy is unique, providing genuinely funny moments alongside spooky or tense sequences.
The art style and character designs are distinctive and charming, adding to the game's quirky and entertaining vibe.

The second half of the game is considered weaker and somewhat confusing compared to the strong, tense start.
The story and supernatural elements are not fully developed, leaving many questions unanswered and some plot points feeling nonsensical.
Gameplay is short and somewhat on rails, with limited player interaction or exploration, leading to occasional feelings of emptiness.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is often described as goofy, original, and sometimes nonsensical, yet it remains engaging and adds to the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the character dynamics, plot twists, and tense moments, though some feel the supernatural elements and later parts of the story fall flat. Overall, the narrative is a highlight that motivates continued play despite its quirks.
- “The game revolves around the story and you finding items to progress through the story, but it's a great game that I would highly recommend.”
- “The story kept me wanting to play more because you think it'll go one way but then it takes a twist.”
- “Really enjoyed the story and in some moments it was very tense.”
- “There were still some good moments in the second end, but I think it unfortunately just fell flat and the overarching story fell with it.”
- “I really liked and enjoyed the game, but I didn't like the change in the middle of the story with the hotel and gnomes stuff.”
- “What’s up with the clown and the Santa Claus story?”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully blends dark comedy and horror, delivering genuinely funny moments alongside unsettling, creepy scenes. Players praise its humor as both clever and entertaining, with memorable characters and a quirky style that enhances its horror-comedy charm.
- “It was humorous and genuinely unsettling at times which makes it the perfect style of horror-comedy game.”
- “This game was both hilarious and creepy.”
- “A super funny horror game where you have to survive an escape from someone who kidnapped you.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and immersive, offering a fun horror experience with a clear story and simple yet effective mechanics and puzzles. While relatively short at 1-2 hours, players appreciate its enjoyable flow and suggest that additional content and exploration could enhance player autonomy and elevate the game further.
- “Knock on the Window is a fun little horror game that keeps you on your toes, with about 1-2 hours of gameplay.”
- “I think with another hour or two of gameplay—expanding on what's already here by adding more unique ways to explore and more player autonomy—this game would easily become a standout title.”
- “The gameplay starts off with a bit of story to introduce you to some of the characters and dynamics before giving you a mission to accomplish, an assignment at the boss's house.”
- “I think with another hour or two of gameplay - expanding on what's already here by adding more unique ways to explore in an attempt to add more player autonomy - that this game would easily find itself as a standout title.”
- “The game mechanics and puzzles are very simple but they work well.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong sense of immersion, effectively building tension and delivering chills, especially in key sections like the farm and the house. It combines a retro horror vibe with a blend of genuine passion and subtle humor, creating a compelling and unsettling experience throughout.
- “The atmosphere gave me chills from the very beginning, great experience.”
- “It shows a ton of potential, great sense of atmosphere, and genuine passion behind it.”
- “The real highlight was the sections on the farm - the atmosphere was really top-notch during that section and gave me a good scare.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their unique and appealing art style, often described as nostalgic and reminiscent of VHS visuals, which enhances the game's charm and atmosphere. Despite some quirky character designs, the aesthetic is considered a standout feature that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “The story makes zero sense in the best possible way, and those crunchy VHS visuals made it all feel like a cursed home video.”
- “The art style - against my better judgement - stands out as a unique outlier within this bloated genre.”
- “I especially loved the art style and design of this game, even though the character design is really silly it adds to the charm of the game.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is marked by quirky, humorous designs and an engaging, well-managed story that complements the wacky plot. The unique art style and animations add charm and nostalgic appeal, enhancing the overall experience despite the silliness of some characters.
- “The character designs were great and the story was very well managed.”
- “I especially loved the artstyle and design of this game; even though the character design is really silly, it adds to the charm of the game.”
- “Wacky plot, insane character design and character decisions.”