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Knock Harder

Survival mystery about spotting clues to escape layered dreams

Snail-Ninja Studio · Released Apr 27, 2020

ActionAdventureCasualIndieRPGSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 397
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jan 12, 2022
Minimum PC
GT 720m
4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Knock Harder?

In this single-player survival mystery, you try to reach reality through layers of dreams. You inspect your surroundings for odd details, then decide whether to kill your character to wake up or survive until a timer runs out.

For you if...

  • +you like searching for subtle clues under time pressure
  • +you enjoy risky decisions with little guidance

Not for you if...

  • −you want action to matter more than careful observation
  • −you prefer untimed exploration to repeated searches

What players say

93% of 397 reviews are positive

Players praise the dream-or-reality premise and the clue-hunting gameplay. Some complain that dream signs feel inconsistent or are hard to see in the dark, and that the searches grow repetitive.

How many players finish Knock Harder?

51% of Steam players have unlocked «Good», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Knock Harder system requirements

Minimum: GT 720m, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7,8.1,10
Processor
1600 MHz
Graphics
Geforce GT 720m
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Knock Harder have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Knock Harder run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Russian.

Does Knock Harder 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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