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Please Knock on My Door is a narrative puzzle about someone suffering from depression and social anxiety. By making choices you help them get through work and reach out to friends. But more than the mechanics of self-care, the game engages with the desperation and frailty of these themes. It's unusual in offering a better understanding of what it's like to live with mental health issues.

Unfortunately, Please Knock On My Door is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Please Knock On My Door

Game Details

Release Date: 07/09/2017

Out Now: PC

Expected Content Rating: PEGI 12

Players: 1

Genres: Narrative, Role-Play and Point-and-Click

Accessibility: 0 features Documented (Tweet Developer)

Components: 2D Side-On and Cartoon

Developer: GT Lime (@GTLime)

Costs: Purchase cost

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