KNOCKOFF

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KNOCKOFF is a multiplayer role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by plushcatboy and was released on January 22, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

KNOCKOFF is a chaotic horror fighting game set in a spooky, endless dead mall where a girl battles to escape a dark witch’s curse. Featuring combo-heavy combat blended with bullet hell mechanics, it offers intense local co-op, PvP, and wave modes with split-screen multiplayer. The story mode is in development, but the game shines in its experimental, multi-player brawling chaos.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique aesthetic that many players find appealing.
The soundtrack is highly praised, with many describing it as engaging and fitting for the game's vibe.
The combat system is seen as fun and engaging, with a mix of beat-em-up and fighting game mechanics that encourage strategic play.

The game suffers from significant jank, including issues with hit registration, confusing mechanics, and poor menu navigation.
The tutorial is criticized for being overly long and not effectively explaining the game's mechanics, leaving players confused.
Many players report technical issues such as lag, framerate drops, and inconsistent controls that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and appealing aesthetic, blending polygonal designs with abstract elements that effectively convey a surreal atmosphere. While many players appreciate the distinct art style and its vaporwave influences, there are significant concerns regarding performance issues, including lag and framerate drops, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these technical shortcomings, the visuals are often described as "really cool" and have the potential to enhance the game's immersive qualities.
- “Really, it's peak visuals.”
- “The aesthetic is on point.”
- “I'm obsessed with the analog/vaporwave influenced aesthetic and liminal setting.”
- “The visuals are a bit all over the place sometimes (I haven't played much, admittedly, just the tutorial).”
- “Appreciate that the knockoff is free, but the thing barely works; the game is very janky and barely functional at the moment, with constant lag and framerate drops even on low graphics mode.”
- “The visuals have a distinct style and are definitely cool, and I think it has a lot of potential, but a lot of improvement in the way of combat needs to be made.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising it as catchy, well-suited to the gameplay, and enhancing the overall experience. Many describe the soundtrack as "banging" and "sick," contributing to a unique atmosphere that complements the visual style and mechanics. Overall, the music is a standout feature that players love.
- “The music is an absolute bop.”
- “This game has so much sauce; the soundtrack is bangin' too.”
- “The music pairs with it perfectly.”
- “The music gives me a jazzed up anxiety about the world.”
- “Sick music.”
- “This game has so much sauce, the soundtrack is bangin' too.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
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The gameplay is a blend of beat-em-up and fighting game mechanics, praised for its visual style, engaging story, and unique character introductions. While the tutorial effectively teaches core mechanics, some players find certain sections overly lengthy and the overall experience somewhat janky, which can detract from enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game's aesthetics and music contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it intriguing and enjoyable for many.
- “The tutorial sets the scene and lays out the core movement and fighting mechanics well.”
- “Visually stunning, interesting gameplay, and an appealing story that I’d love to learn more about.”
- “The art is great, the music is great, and the gameplay is great, although confusing at first just because it's not really a mix I've seen anywhere else.”
- “Wrap around the game's aesthetics and mechanics as an aid and an issue, to the point I wonder what is real and what is a bug.”
- “The easiest way to describe the actual gameplay is half beat-em-up, half fighting game.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The game features a compelling and visually stunning story that stands out in the fighting game genre, with engaging story hooks and a unique premise that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative, which encourages exploration of background lore and adds flavor to the combat. Overall, it is praised for its strong storytelling elements, making it one of the more intriguing fighting games in terms of narrative.
- “In teaching fundamentals, it's got lows (the moving light section is slightly too long) and highs (the introduction of heavies is an actual showcase of character, story, and gameplay strength I've never seen done better in a fighting game, genuinely). Overall, it's nice and brisk; it didn't miff me doing it again, and doing so made me find extra background lore, so again!”
- “Visually stunning, interesting gameplay, and an appealing story that I’d love to learn more about.”
- “Shaping up to be one of the first fighting games with a compelling story mode!”
- “And if you like a little story to flavor your beat downs, this one has a very interesting premise.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the character designs intriguing and express a desire for a closer examination of the models, indicating a strong interest in the visual aspects of character development.
- “The character designs are intriguing; I can't wait to see more detailed models.”
- “The depth of character development really draws you in, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and personalities unfolding in a captivating way.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong motivation to grind despite being early in the game, indicating that the desire to uncover more content drives their persistence through repetitive tasks.
- “I'm still stuck at the tutorial, but I keep grinding because I want to see more; I just know there's more.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”