Who Knocks

About

Who Knocks is a narrative-driven horror game where you play as a reclusive writer. The game is centered around your interactions with unexpected visitors at your door, who may or may not be there to harm you. With each visitor, you'll have to make choices that will impact the story's outcome, adding a layer of tension and unpredictability to the gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features great atmosphere and genuinely scary jump scares that keep players on edge.
The story is well-written with interesting twists, and the puzzles are engaging and well-balanced.
The visuals and sound design are impressive, enhancing the overall horror experience.

Numerous game-breaking bugs prevent players from progressing, particularly related to saving and unlocking doors.
The inventory management system is cumbersome, leading to tedious backtracking and frustration.
The game can be confusing and lacks clear guidance, making it difficult for players to figure out what to do next.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
The game's story is praised for its originality, well-executed writing, and significant twists, contributing to a compelling narrative experience. While some players feel the plot may not fully coalesce initially, many appreciate the engaging atmosphere and the combination of scares and puzzles that enhance the storytelling. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, with many reviewers rating it highly.
- “The story is so well written and executed.”
- “+ The story is original and has a huge twist, cool ending.”
- “The story has not really come together to anything coherent so far, but maybe it does later.”
- “The story is so well written & executed.”
- “Oh boy, this game has some thick plot with major twists!”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and tense qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design. Players appreciate the creepy environments that keep them on edge, contributing to a thrilling experience filled with good scares and engaging puzzles. Overall, the atmosphere significantly elevates the gameplay, making it a standout feature despite minor bugs.
- “The game looks amazing and has the right level of atmosphere to draw you in.”
- “The great atmosphere, puzzles, and story make up for the small bugs I encountered.”
- “Really great puzzles and atmosphere in this game, genuinely enjoyed playing through!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their amazing visuals and atmospheric quality, especially when settings are maxed out. Reviewers highlight the combination of impressive graphics and great sound design, contributing to a tense and immersive experience. Overall, the game has received a strong rating of 9 for its graphics.
- “The game is constantly atmospheric and tense, with nice graphics when maxed out and great sound design.”
- “Amazing visuals and I love the music.”
- “Game graphics: 9”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the lack of inventory control, forcing them to make repetitive trips to manage key items while waiting for their sprint to recover. This design choice detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more frustrating than engaging, though some believe improvements could enhance the gameplay.
- “Here you have no control over your inventory (no item box) so when you run out of inventory space you just have to walk to wherever you need to use a key item and then tediously return to get your new item (all while waiting for your sprint to recover).”
- “I think with some polishing and patching the game could be pretty cool (reducing the jump scares, audio improvements, more inventory space, more sprinting (or better yet no stamina system), and more logical/not-obscure progression), but as is it is just rather unpleasant and tedious rather than scary sadly.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews emphasize the availability of full gameplay videos, allowing players to experience the game in its entirety before making a decision. This transparency in gameplay showcases the mechanics and overall experience effectively.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users expressing their love for it alongside the impressive visuals.
- “Amazing visuals and I love the music.”