Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
Released Mar 2019
You and your friend are trapped in a mystical world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection.
84% positive · 12K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $5.99
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Evaluation
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two launched on March 7, 2019 as a complete, self-contained co-op puzzle adventure. The developer has never announced any DLC, expansions, or additional story content for the game. Post-launch updates have been limited to platform support (Steam Deck verification achieved in May 2024), language additions, and bug fixes — no new gameplay content was added.
The most recent developer communication, on September 22, 2026, announced an entirely new game called "what-if" — confirming that Other Tales Interactive's creative focus has moved on from Tick Tock entirely. The post explicitly refers to Tick Tock as the studio's "first game" and celebrates it with a Daily Deal sale, treating it as a finished catalog title. There is no unreleased DLC on the store, no announced future content for Tick Tock, and nothing in the developer's communications suggests any plans to add to it. The game launched as a finished product and has remained complete throughout its life.
Evidence
Developer announces a brand new game 'what-if,' referring to Tick Tock as their 'first game' and featuring it in a Daily Deal sale — treating it as a finished catalog title. No mention of any future content for Tick Tock.
Holiday update confirms the only planned work on Tick Tock is a Steam Deck compatibility update; all other energy directed at completing Miniatures.
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Developer
Publisher
Other Tales Interactive
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
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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Last evaluated Sep 23, 2026
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