Adventure · March 7, 2019
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two (2019)
COOPERATION IS KEY Going solo is not an option! Tackle an increasingly challenging and bizarre world filled with puzzles which will push your cooperation skills to the very limits. Remember you are only as strong as each other and your communication skills are what will help you escape. Average playtime 2.5 hours. Join our Discord (OtherTales) and find a friend to play with! Find your way to our Discord and learn how to play in our FAQ by going to our pinned post in Community Hub -> Discussions. NARRATIVE ADVENTURE Discover a deep story and atmosphere inspired by Scandinavian fairy tales while entering a hand drawn world. Explore different locations in an eerie village: visit an old clock shop, investigate rooms with creaky floorboards, and venture down into a dark basement to find the answers you need to solve the puzzle. SIMPLE CONTROLS, CHALLENGING PUZZLES Tick Tock is so easy to pick up that anyone can join the adventure! All you need is a partner who can communicate what they see in order to solve each puzzle and you will be able to escape without any scratches. CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY This game can be played cross-platform, play on Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS, Android or Mac! It’s up to you how you play: play on two PCs, or get cosy on the couch with your Switch and iPad! STORY In Tick Tock: A Tale for Two you and your friend find yourself trapped in an eerie world created by the skilful clockmaker Amalie Ravn. Your mission is to escape! But to do so you need to navigate a mysterious, sinister clockwork world filled with secrets and cryptic puzzles. To find the truth and ultimately escape this place, you must combine the information on both players’ screens. Prepare yourselves for a narrative adventure where your communication skills are put to the test. Shout out instructions, discuss what you see, and listen. But remember: time is ticking. Supported by the Danish Film Institute - The Games Scheme
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85 Adventure titles launched in 2019 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Puzzle · 273
- Co-op · 241
- Online Co-Op · 179
- Adventure · 157
- Indie · 155
- Casual · 147
- Multiplayer · 111
- Mystery · 96
- Co-op Campaign · 86
- Point & Click · 84
- Local Multiplayer · 80
- Local Co-Op · 78
- Story Rich · 70
- Horror · 66
- Atmospheric · 66
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 11.1k Steam reviews | Top 21% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 86% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 70% |
| Engagement hours | 2 h average | Top 87% for session depth among Adventure |
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- German
- Danish
- French
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Japanese
- Swedish
- Korean
- Traditional Chinese
- Arabic
Press Quotes
“It's a spooky multiplayer puzzle game with a brilliant hook” Eurogamer “A fantastic, beautiful game that can bring you closer to your friends and loved ones in ways that other co-ops can only dream of.” Coin-Drop
Reception Metrics
Steam community
86%Very Positive · 11.1k reviews
9.5k positive · 1.5k negative
Curator recommendations
9.6k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
2h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 7, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Other Tales Interactive |
| Base price | $2.99 -60% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Other
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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