Is This Seat Taken?

Is This Seat Taken?

August 7, 2025

Nintendo SwitchPC

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

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82.3

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Critic Reviews (29)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Aug 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a pretty neat little puzzle game that takes a bit of time to finish, but doesn’t overstay its welcome. There is a story if you’re into that, but it is a fairly shallow one just …"

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Adam Gumbert Game Sandwich Aug 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Cozy gaming is not my main genre of gaming, but Is This Seat Taken? gives me that good brain feeling as I perfected each scenario. While I found the story not entirely interesting, the gameplay loop kept me more than …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Is This Seat Taken? proves that making accommodations for folks isn&s;t asking much at all; if only people in real life would understand that. 💺"

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Alex Orona NintendoWorldReport Aug 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"99, it&s;s a steal. I&s;ll suggest this game to anyone in earshot. So I have to ask: is this seat taken? I have a game to tell you about that you&s;re gonna love…."

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Andres Perdomo Andrenoob Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a charming title that combines relaxed logic, a heartwarming story, and minimalist design; ideal for playing at your own pace and thinking calmly."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is like solving the most human puzzle of all: understanding other people&s;s quirks. It&s;s polished, concise, fun, and charming. For those who enjoy relaxing puzzles and find humor in everyday oddities, this is a seat well …"

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Cassie Knight Minimap Aug 2025
80.0 /100

"All in all, I really enjoyed my time with Is This Seat Taken? I think it’s the perfect little puzzle game and it’s very unique in style for the type of game it is. Sometimes similar scenarios reappeared with small …"

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Charles Harte Game Informer Aug 2025
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"With my 100-percent playthrough clocking in at about five hours, Is This Seat Taken is a satisfying snack of a game. Complete with a chill soundtrack and a cute art style, it felt like a breath of fresh air. While …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Aug 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Is This Seat Taken is a wonderful indie puzzler whose cosy vibes bely a thoughtful and utterly beguiling window into the human experience."

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Aug 2025
80.0 /100

"Is This Seat Taken? is an interesting and competent logic puzzle that revolves around trying to respect the wishes of every individual that shares the same collective space. Though the game still feels like it doesn&s;t live up to the …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Aug 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a terrific little indie outing that will make you smile. The logic-based puzzles feature groups of fussy people who know what they want. It&s;s satisfying to help them find their place while following a sweet …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Some minor quality-of-life ideas aside, Is This Seat Taken is a relaxed game filled with generally pleasant logic puzzles."

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Jim Norman Nintendo Life Aug 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"All in all, Is This Seat Taken is solid pick-up-and-play puzzler. It may not do anything new or unique, but the condition-meeting gameplay loop is primed for anyone after a low-stakes distraction. It won&s;t keep you occupied for hours on …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a charming puzzle game that demonstrates how a very simple idea can become something surprisingly ingenious and challenging. It shines visually, hooks you with its premise, and offers more than generous content for what it …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Aug 2025
81.0 /100

"Quirky, cute, and clever, this puzzler will challenge you to fit people with varying desires into limited spaces, trying to keep them all happy"

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Kieron Verbrugge WellPlayed Aug 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Short and sweet, Is This Seat Taken? manages to make a joyful puzzle game out of classically uncomfortable social situations. It could have done with a bit more variety, even in its short runtime, but this is one that will …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Aug 2025
80.0 /100

"A puzzle game about meeting everyone&s;s demands when finding them somewhere to sit, Is This Seat Taken? is as challenging as it is cosy. You can enjoy it at your own pace, and thanks to its wonderful animation, it&s;s a …"

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Laurane Reine-Adelaïde LadiesGamers.com Aug 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is definitely a lovely gaming experience. It isn’t unnecessarily long, despite the game being fundamentally a puzzle, you get enough lore and background NPC stories to really immerse yourself in the game (yes, I have been …"

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Lyssa Greywood Screen Hype Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"The gameplay is a series of logic puzzles. Each level drops you into a new setting—cinemas, buses, boats, train cars—and challenges you to arrange characters according to their preferences. It starts out easy: someone wants a window seat, or a …"

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Mikhail Madnani God is a Geek Aug 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

58.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a brilliant logic puzzler with a playful yet elegant aesthetic, incredible audio design, and I wish I could just play a new daily puzzle in it until the end of the year. A few interface …"

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Oscar Taylor-Kent PC Gamer Aug 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"A marvelously polished puzzle game."

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a charming series of logic puzzles with a serene soundtrack and a fun story to follow. It&s;s brilliantly designed for short sessions and adds just enough to keep the experience fresh through the end. It&s;s …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Aug 2025
83.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"As a puzzle game, Is This Seat Taken? isn’t terribly difficult, but that’s not the point. It’s a cozy puzzle game with a wholesome story, and that’s exactly what I needed. In a fast-paced, stressful world, it’s nice to have …"

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Aug 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

66.0

"In a lot of ways, you&s;re acting as customer service or even some levels, as a wedding planner to find the right place for everyone and get seating arrangements just right. Seating people in such a way that they don&s;t …"

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Sean "KingOTheCask" Richards Gamer Social Club Aug 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is truly a little hidden gem of a game that was an absolute pleasure to dip my toes (and ultimately whole self) into. The aesthetics, the comical exchanges between characters, and the truly rewarding feeling and …"

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Sonia Heng Quest Daily Aug 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"In cosy puzzler Is This Seat Taken?, you’re tasked with seating various humanoid shapes, according to their peculiar preferences. Some shapes want peace and quiet, others want to blast music, and a few — well, could really use a shower! …"

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Steven Landray So Many Games Aug 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is a brilliant spotlight on a type of logic puzzle that often gets overlooked – there’s no major difficulty curve through the short 4-6 hour runtime, meaning those looking for a challenge may be disappointed, but …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Aug 2025
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"Is This Seat Taken? is one of the rare puzzle games that manages to be both relaxing and engaging, funny and heartfelt. It’s the kind of game you can recommend to anyone, whether they want something light and cozy or …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"A fun and original puzzle game that will keep you entertained for a couple of hours."

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