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Knockback: The Awakening

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Knockback: The Awakening

Fight against hordes of zombies in this physics-based co-op game loaded with humor, and loads of customizable weapons.

Action Early Access Indie Zombies Physics
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This is early alpha software. Gameplay will change over time.

You and your adventurous buddies are experimenting with some magical trinkets after your last quest when you hear moaning in the forest. You turn and see a hideous bug-eyed zombie wielding a copper frying pan and charging right at you. Instinctively, you throw a nearby rock at the undead creature — and down he goes!

“Hey, that was kinda FUN. What happens if I combine a rock and sticky snail snot?“

This first-person wave defense game is built for maximum fun for one, or groups of two, three, or four. Knockback is filled with magical weapons that enable you to eliminate zombies in your own personal ways. Work with your buddies and have fun defending against hordes of zombies, keep from being overwhelmed, last out all the rounds, and kill the boss for the win. And it’s all about how you do it!

Knockback is a physics sandbox that challenges you to ask yourself “how many ways can I destroy the zombies?” Go ahead play with fire! Throw ’em into a building or smash ’em with a log rolling down a hill. Wanna suck the zombies into a tight ball and zap ‘em with lightning? You can do that. Rain down sticky stones of fire onto their heads? Gotcha covered. Hit ‘em with a giant rolling stone that bowls down the baddies? Go for it!

Now get out there and stick a snail snot rock to an unsuspecting zombie chin!

Notable Quotes:

"I had a blast playing this game." - AJ,

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.

macOS

Minimum

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  • OS: Mac OS X 10.12+
  • Processor: Quad Core 3GHz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2015 Mac with dedicated GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.12+
  • Processor: Quad Core 3GHz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2018 Mac with dedicated GPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Knockback is in early development and the requirements may change. As a solo-dev indie game, back-testing is very limited. Please post on the forums if you have difficulty with a supported system.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Plucky Rat Games, LLC
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $4.99.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 73th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 73th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 27%

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Time in EA
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knockback: The Awakening worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Knockback: The Awakening go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Knockback: The Awakening free to play?
Knockback: The Awakening costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Knockback: The Awakening?
Knockback: The Awakening is a Action, Indie, Early Access game.
Who developed Knockback: The Awakening?
Knockback: The Awakening was developed by Plucky Rat Games, LLC and published by Plucky Rat Games, LLC.
What platforms does Knockback: The Awakening support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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