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Don't Knock TwiceVSPerception

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Don't Knock Twice

Don't Knock Twice

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
62Popularity
45Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-81% $3.88
Buy Now
VS
Perception

Perception

Quality
60Popularity
44Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Don't Knock Twice wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
Don't Knock Twice
11 of 14 metrics
Perception
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.88 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.05 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
56/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
72.7% positive -
73.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
645 Wins
537 -
Positive Steam Reviews
469 Wins
395 -
Negative Steam Reviews
176 -
142 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
644 Wins
537 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2017 Wins
May 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDon't Knock Twice

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SalePerception

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Don't Knock Twice
Perception

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Don't Knock Twice

Don't Knock Twice

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $3.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +415% $19.99View
Perception

Perception

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Don't Knock Twice

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

73% positive (645 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 56/100 — mixed reception from critics
645 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.88 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Perception

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (537 reviews) — mostly positive
537 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDon't Knock TwicePerception
Release Date
September 5, 2017
May 30, 2017
Developers
Wales Interactive
The Deep End Games
Publishers
Wales Interactive
The Deep End Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
28
33

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Don't Knock Twice

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: VR Minimum Spec

Perception

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Don't Knock Twice or Perception?

Don't Knock Twice won the comparison against Perception 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 Don't Knock Twice worth buying over Perception?

Based on the metrics, Don't Knock Twice 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:22 PM UTC

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