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shanethehippo · Published by Shanethehippo Productions
Mixed — 67% positive (15 reviews) · 3 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A short story psychological horror game about answering visitors at the door while being home alone after your brother goes out to buy pizza. During a time of a record-breaking number of serial home break-ins, you must decide whether or not to answer the knock at the door.
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Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More under £5 games
Knock challenges you to make a crucial decision as you wait alone for your brother's pizza. Will you confront the unknown or stay hidden? Experience the tension in this psychological horror game from shanethehippo.
About this game
BREAKING NEWS: There have been a record number of break-in murders to homes in the surrounding area.
WARNING: STAY INDOORS and DON'T open the door.
You play as George and you live with your parents and only brother in a remote cabin deep in the mountains. A brutal snowstorm sweeps through the area and stops your parents from coming home for the night. You boys grow hungry and your brother decides to make a bold decision:
GOING OUT TO GET PIZZA.
Despite the warnings, your brother moves forward with his decision, and you are left home alone awaiting his return. As time passes by, things happen that begin to question your reality.
TO ANSWER OR NOT TO ANSWER
Several visitors knock on the door throughout the night. Can you trust the knocks?
UNLOCK PUZZLES AND PLAY GAMES
Pass the time by playing George's favorite games and crack secret codes.
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS
Pay attention to what your hear and see. Your choices will shape how the night ends.
Knock is a short story psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, tension, and unease. As George tries to pass some time while Brian is out getting dinner, strange things begin to happen. Will he survive the night and get his pizza?
Key Features:
• PSX-inspired low-poly visuals and retro rendering
• Spatial & directional sound design
• Interactive environment and puzzles
• Short, focused experience with replayability
• Multiple endings shaped by the choices you make
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD RX 460 / Intel HD 630
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Knock Release V1.2.2
Hello, gamers! Some minor changes were made for better overall experience. Patch log: - Added extra hints for briefcase puzzle - Enhanced secret ending sequenceRead full article on Community Announcements (shanethehippo)Patch NotesOfficial
Knock Release V1.2.1
Hello, gamers! Achievements are now added to the game! Along with that some minor quality of life/convenience updates were made. Patch log: - Added Steam achievements for unlocking each ending - Added options menu to title screen (same one from pause menu)Read full article on Community Announcements (shanethehippo)Patch NotesOfficial
Knock Release V1.2
Hello, gamers! An exciting patch: Checkpoints are now part of the game! This was done based on feedback received and to enhance replayability. Some other minor changes were made, as well, to enhance overall experience. Patch log: - Implemented checkpoint system at various points of the game - Increased contrast for some interactable objects to distinguish them from the background - Improved flashlight model and functionality for game pacingRead full article on Community Announcements (shanethehippo)Patch NotesOfficial
Knock Release V1.1.2
Hello, gamers! I've been receiving a lot of great feedback on puzzle difficulty and overall game flow! In this small patch, some changes were made to puzzle difficulty and game flow was improved so there are fewer moments of getting "stuck" in game. Patch log: - Added more interactable moments to improve game flow & help with puzzles - Improved basement experienceRead full article on Community Announcements (shanethehippo)Patch NotesOfficial
Knock Release V1.1.1
Hello, gamers! Shanethehippo here, again! Just made a few more bug fixes and adjusted the gameplay difficulty a bit. Just a few changes here: - Increased duration of flashlight battery - Minor bug fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (shanethehippo)
