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Don't Knock TwiceVSTransference™

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Don't Knock Twice

Don't Knock Twice

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
62Popularity
45Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−82% $3.59
Buy Now
VS
Transference™

Transference™

Quality
57Popularity
43Value
38
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 12 days
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Don't Knock Twice wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Grab It Now
12
Don't Knock Twice
12 of 14 metrics
Transference™
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.59 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.05 Wins
$4.50 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
71 price changes Wins
18 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
56/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
72.4% positive Wins
69.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
659 Wins
474 -
Positive Steam Reviews
477 Wins
331 -
Negative Steam Reviews
182 -
143 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
651 Wins
474 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Sep 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDon't Knock Twice

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleTransference™

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Don't Knock Twice
Transference™

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 −82% $3.59Buy Now
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Transference™

Transference™

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam$24.99View

Don't Knock Twice

Quality

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

72% positive (659 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 56/100 — mixed reception from critics
659 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.59 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount

Transference™

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (474 reviews) — mixed opinions
474 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Game DetailsDon't Knock TwiceTransference™
Release Date
September 5, 2017
September 18, 2018
Developers
Wales Interactive
Ubisoft
Publishers
Wales Interactive
Ubisoft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
28
14

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

Transference™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590| AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD 290
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports Oculus Rift / HTC Vive
Which is better: Don't Knock Twice or Transference™?

Don't Knock Twice won the comparison against Transference™ 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 Transference™?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 11:26 AM UTC

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