BONELAB vs Don't Knock Twice
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BONELAB wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Don't Knock Twice is $27.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BONELAB | Don't Knock Twice |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 62 |
| Quality | 68 | 62 |
| Value | 65 | 75 |
| Popularity | 35 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $30.79 | $3.55 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.6% positive | 72.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 344 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BONELAB | Don't Knock Twice |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 29, 2022 | September 5, 2017 |
| Developers | Stress Level Zero | Wales Interactive |
| Publishers | Stress Level Zero | Wales Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 9700k or greater, 3.6 ghz+ | Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | We recommend a 2070/2060super/1080ti or greater so you can have headroom to play with. Any GPU that ran Boneworks well should be great. | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BONELAB or Don't Knock Twice?
BONELAB won the comparison against Don't Knock Twice based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is BONELAB worth buying over Don't Knock Twice?
Based on the metrics, BONELAB won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Don't Knock Twice currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:32 PM UTC