Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
Puzzle · Paid · 4.2 out of 5 from 290 ratings
A spooky cooperative puzzle game where two players on separate screens must communicate and share clues to escape a mystical clockwork world before time runs out.
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GenrePuzzle
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionshort
DeveloperOther Tales Interactive ApS
Rating4.2 out of 5 from 290 ratings
What players like
- Requires genuine communication and teamwork
- Clever split-screen mechanic with clues divided between players
- Satisfying puzzle design that's challenging but solvable
- Beautiful art and spooky atmosphere
- Strengthens relationships through cooperative gameplay
Common complaints
- Extremely short playtime (2-2.5 hours), leaves players wanting more content
- Ending message about 'wasting time' feels demeaning and disrespectful to players
- Story feels rushed, unfinished, and leaves plot threads unexplained
- Some puzzles lack clear logic or hints, requiring walkthroughs
- Abrupt ending with no proper closure or character development
What real reviews say
★★★ Excellent game Time worthy!!!
★★ Just ok. It was a little underwhelming with moments of frustration. Cool concept, but a miss overall.
★★★★★ Love the game, especially the ending that the time is stolen from “us” I love the ending in particular!
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.