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Don't Knock Twice vs DMN7

Don't Knock Twice and DMN7 both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Don't Knock Twice (2017) is 4 years older than DMN7 (2021). DMN7 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Don't Knock Twice (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Don't Knock Twice

Choose Don't Knock Twice if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Don't Knock Twice launched in 2017.

Choose DMN7

Choose DMN7 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. DMN7 launched in 2021.

Both Don't Knock Twice and DMN7 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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

Don't Knock Twice vs DMN7 — Steam metadata comparison
Don't Knock Twice — Steam game coverDon't Knock TwiceDMN7 — Steam game coverDMN7
Released20172021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price3.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews74.4% positive (258 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWales InteractiveJohn Coday

Side by side

Don't Knock Twice vs DMN7 — FAQ

Should I play Don't Knock Twice or DMN7 first?
If you want chronology, Don't Knock Twice (2017) came out before DMN7 (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 Don't Knock Twice and DMN7 similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
Does Don't Knock Twice run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Don't Knock Twice is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DMN7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Don't Knock Twice vs DMN7 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run