Knock on the Window
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About Knock on the Window
Knock on the Window is a first-person adventure game where you play as Martin, a man stuck in his boss’s remote countryside home after a strange noise at the window upends his routine. Set in a sunflower field under a perpetually overcast sky, the game leans into quiet tension and environmental mystery. Developer Tropical Games crafted it for PC, releasing it in September 2025. The premise is simple: a knock disrupts Martin’s mundane task, but the game quickly veers into psychological unease as he explores the house and surrounding area. It’s a slow-burn horror-adjacent experience, relying on atmosphere and subtle storytelling rather than jump scares. Think of it as a haunted house story told through empty rooms and cryptic notes.
Gameplay
You spend most of the game wandering the boss’s house and sunflower fields, searching for clues about the source of the mysterious knock. The core loop involves examining objects, solving minor puzzles, and managing a limited inventory. Controls are straightforward, mouse for camera, WASD for movement, but the true challenge lies in piecing together the narrative from scattered journals and environmental cues. The knock itself acts as a mechanic, sometimes triggering events or altering the environment. Stealth elements emerge when the noise returns, forcing you to hide or avoid detection. Sessions rarely last longer than an hour, but the game rewards patience. Exploration is key, with hidden rooms and audio logs expanding the backstory. It’s not action-heavy, but the tension of not knowing when the next knock will come keeps the pace taut.
What Players Think
PlayPile community ratings average 4.2/5, with 75% of players completing the story. The average playtime is 12 hours, though 30% finish in under 8. Moods are split: 40% label it “chilling but tense,” while 35% call it “oddly relaxing.” Critics praise the “creepy, minimalist atmosphere” (The Indie Vault) but question the “unpredictable pacing” (PC Gamer). Completion rates dip among players who find the puzzles too obtuse, 25% of reviews mention being stuck. Achievement data shows 18 total, including one for finding a hidden sunflower patch. Price is $19.99, with 60% of buyers calling it “worth it” and 20% deeming it “overpriced for its length.”
PlayPile's Take
Knock on the Window works best as a mood piece. If you enjoy slow, atmospheric stories with no clear answers, its eerie silence and sparse design will hook you. But the lack of clear direction and short runtime make it feel like a half-formed idea. At $20, it’s a low-risk gamble for fans of psychological thrillers, but pass on it if you crave action or structured puzzles. The knock might get your attention, but it won’t keep it forever.
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Single player
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