Crit

Answer Knot

Buy89%

Very Positive · 746 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows

Naraven Games · Indie · May 31, 2019

Player review score
89%
Very Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
6
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Answer Knot?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 207 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Gameplay: 41 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 746 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
45% of themes are praise44% are divided11% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
207 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Exploration is straightforward, yet rewarding, because nearly every object and conversation contributes to the larger narrative.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
45 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack and ambient audio deserve equal praise, as they play a major role in establishing tension and reinforcing the feeling of isolation.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting, subtle visual effects, and carefully arranged interiors create a convincing atmosphere that supports the story from beginning to end.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It’s one of those games that keeps you coming back, with just the right balance of difficulty and satisfaction.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story207 reviews
Audio45 reviews
Graphics25 reviews
Difficulty9 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance
100% still recommend
Crashes
33% still recommend
Bugs
67% still recommend
Interface
100% still recommend
Players complain
Gameplay
85% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

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