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Don't Knock Twice vs Maid of Sker

Don't Knock Twice and Maid of Sker 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 3 years older than Maid of Sker (2020). Maid of Sker scores higher on Steam reviews (79.8% positive) than Don't Knock Twice (74.4% positive). 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 you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. Don't Knock Twice launched in 2017.

Choose Maid of Sker

Choose Maid of Sker if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.8% positive across 642 reviews.

Both Don't Knock Twice and Maid of Sker sit in Action, Indie, and 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

Don't Knock Twice vs Maid of Sker — Steam metadata comparison
Don't Knock Twice — Steam game coverDon't Knock TwiceMaid of Sker — Steam game coverMaid of Sker
Released20172020
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price3.99 USD4.74 USD
Steam reviews74.4% positive (258 reviews)79.8% positive (642 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWales InteractiveWales Interactive

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Don't Knock Twice vs Maid of Sker — FAQ

Which is better, Don't Knock Twice or Maid of Sker?
On Steam reviews Maid of Sker scores higher (79.8% positive) than Don't Knock Twice (74.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Maid of Sker is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Don't Knock Twice or Maid of Sker first?
If you want chronology, Don't Knock Twice (2017) came out before Maid of Sker (2020). 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 Maid of Sker 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.
Don't Knock Twice vs Maid of Sker — Verdict (2026) · imho.run