Who’s at the Door? is a psychological horror game where the player is confined to a house, unsure of what is real and what is imagined. The main character suffers from hallucinations, and the central challenge lies in deciding whether to trust the knocks at the door. The small, enclosed setting reinforces the sense of being trapped, while subtle details in the environment change over time, blurring the line between safety and danger.

Gameplay mechanics

The game revolves around close observation and split-second decisions. At different moments, someone knocks at the door, and the player must decide how to respond. Sometimes the knock signals a real visitor, but at other times it is only a symptom of the character’s unstable perception. The player can also take medication to reduce hallucinations, though this resource is limited. Every decision shapes the progression, making attention to detail essential.

Main player tasks

Across each run in Who’s at the Door?, the player repeatedly engages in a cycle of responsibilities:

•         Watching the house for visual or auditory anomalies
•         Identifying whether a knock is real or imagined
•         Managing medication to control hallucinations
•         Deciding when to open the door or stay back
•         Collecting hidden notes and fragments to uncover the story

This mixture of observation, timing, and resource management builds tension throughout the experience.

Story and progression

The narrative unfolds through fragments hidden in the house and through the results of the player’s decisions. Notes, strange objects, and dialogue suggest that the protagonist’s condition is tied to past trauma. Depending on the choices made—whether trusting or distrusting the knocks—the story can lead to different interpretations of the character’s reality. The uncertainty of who is really at the door becomes a metaphor for doubt and fear, leaving the player to question every action.

Replay value

Who’s at the Door? is structured with multiple endings, encouraging replay to see the full scope of its story. Each attempt introduces slight variations in events, creating new opportunities to spot details missed before. Unlocking all possible outcomes requires experimenting with choices, balancing medication use, and carefully analyzing the environment. The confined setting may seem simple, but the shifting layers of perception make every run feel distinct, giving the game strong replay value despite its focused design.