Knock Knock Games

Knock Knock Games was an independent game developer focused on instant-play social experiences for mobile devices, messaging platforms and web browsers. Founded in 2018, the studio built games around quick access and social interaction, using HTML5 to let players enter an experience without a traditional app-store download. Its development teams operated in the United States and Canada.

The company's early approach centered on chat-native gaming: bringing casual games into environments where people were already communicating. Facebook Messenger, WeChat and LINE informed its view of messaging platforms as channels for game discovery and play. Frictionless onboarding, social gameplay and viral discovery were central to this approach, alongside the potential of faster networks to support immediate access to games.

Instant social games

Its initial portfolio included puzzle, decorating and multiplayer casual games. Projects included Golf Buddies, Car Match Hollywood, Design Master and the Sticker Pets franchise. The latter connected more than eight mini-games, extending the studio's interest in linked social experiences across multiple lightweight games. Its work encompassed Facebook Instant Games, WeChat games and cross-platform development, with live operations supporting its game portfolio.

Browser-based creation

During late 2021 and 2022, Knock Knock expanded into Web3 and community-driven game creation. It developed Vy Worlds, an instant-play browser-based party platformer that combined multiplayer play with a no-code game builder. Built on Immutable X, the project gave users tools to create their own games and participate in a shared creator ecosystem.

This later work extended the studio's focus on accessible play into user-generated content, pairing browser access with community participation and game-making tools. The studio completed the first season of Vy Worlds in September 2022 and concluded operations later that year.