Answer Knot

A first-person walking simulator driven by increasingly worrying phone messages

Naraven · Released May 31, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 807
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Aug 8, 2019
Minimum PC: DX11 compatible; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Answer Knot?

Answer Knot is a short, free, single-player walking simulator played in first person. Alongside the story, you can search for hidden references to other narrative games and studios.

For you if...

+you enjoy inspecting objects and reading scattered notes

Not for you if...

−you want challenging gameplay rather than a simple narrative

What players say

89% of 807 reviews are positive

Players praise the voice acting, mounting tension, and unexpected ending.

Screenshots and trailer

Answer Knot system requirements

Minimum: DX11 compatible, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 32 bit (requires 32 bit OS)
Processor: Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher
Graphics: DX11 compatible video card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Answer Knot have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Answer Knot run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Answer Knot use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam