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Knock-knock vs ParaLily

Knock-knock and ParaLily both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Knock-knock (2013) is 8 years older than ParaLily (2021). ParaLily is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Knock-knock (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Knock-knock

Choose Knock-knock if you want a Casual experience. Knock-knock launched in 2013.

Choose ParaLily

Choose ParaLily if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. ParaLily launched in 2021.

Both Knock-knock and ParaLily sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Knock-knock vs ParaLily — Steam metadata comparison
Knock-knock — Steam game coverKnock-knockParaLily — Steam game coverParaLily
Released20132021
GenresAdventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews83.5% positive (395 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIce-Pick LodgeTeam ParaLily

Side by side

Knock-knock vs ParaLily — FAQ

Should I play Knock-knock or ParaLily first?
If you want chronology, Knock-knock (2013) came out before ParaLily (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Knock-knock and ParaLily similar?
They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Knock-knock vs ParaLily — Verdict (2026) · imho.run