About Knife Hit
Knife-throwing timing games are a hugely popular one-tap arcade genre. Knife Hit adds apples for bonus points and boss stages every fifth level with tricky, changing spins.
Knife Hit at a glance
| Genre | Arcade game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap or Space |
| Typical game length | 2 to 8 minutes |
| Lives | 3 per game |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Knife Hit
- Tap to throw. The knife flies straight up.
- Avoid stuck knives. Hitting one costs a heart.
- Hit apples. For bonus points.
- Clear the stage. Use all your knives.
Rules
- Hitting a stuck knife costs a heart and restarts the stage.
- 3 hearts per game.
Levels and difficulty
More knives, faster spins and changing directions as stages go on; every fifth stage is a boss.
Scoring
5 points per knife, 25 per apple and a stage bonus. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Knife Hit
- Throw when a wide gap passes the bottom of the log.
- On boss stages, wait for the spin to settle.
How we built and tested Knife Hit
We tested collision angles so knives only collide when they are genuinely too close.
Frequently asked questions
What happens on boss stages?
The log changes speed and direction.
How many hearts?
Three per game.