Is This Seat Taken?

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Is This Seat Taken?
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Developer(s) Poti Poti Studio
Publisher(s) Wholesome Games
Designer(s) Sergi Pérez Crespo
Ausiàs Dalmau Roig
Programmer(s) Ausiàs Dalmau Roig
Artist(s) Sergi Pérez Crespo
Writer(s) Alexis Cosano Rodríguez
Composer(s) Rupert Cole
Platform(s) Android
iOS
Linux
macOS
Nintendo Switch
Windows
ReleaseAugust 7, 2025
Genre(s) Puzzle
Mode(s) Single-player

Is This Seat Taken? is a 2025 puzzle video game developed by Poti Poti Studio and published by Wholesome Games. It was released on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, and Windows on August 7, 2025. [1] [2]

Contents

Is This Seat Taken? received positive reviews from critics.

Gameplay

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game set in a world of sentient shapes. Each level depicts a scenario in which the player must arrange these shapes until they all are satisfied with their position. Examples include shapes who wish to be seated next to a specific person, next to a window, or away from loud music. [3] [4]

Story

Aspiring rhombus actor Nat attempts to meet his idol Luca and get the confidence he needs. On his way, he encounters characters like his best friend Alexis, Val and Koda. In the game, Nat struggles by feeling unworthy and different because he believes he isn’t a “normal shape”. However, after facing all his triumphs and hard ships he learns that he can do it and that he is no different than the other shapes.

Development

Is This Seat Taken? was announced on January 30, 2025. It is developed by Poti Poti Studio, an independent game developer with members based in Brussels, Belgium; and Barcelona, Spain. A demo was released as a part of Steam Next Fest on February 10. [5] [6]

Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games said, "So seeing this game that took this very, very mundane thing of sitting on a bus and finding your seat and then making it really joyful and in a lot of ways magical and fun and memorable, I think, it utterly charmed me. And I remember playing it and thinking, 'I can’t wait for the next levels. I want to see more.' And that initial just charm was really what attracted my attention." [5]

At the Wholesome Direct 2025, Poti Poti Studio announced a release window of August 2025. [7]

On August 7, 2025, during the Indie World presentation, the game was announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch that same day. [8]

Reception

Is This Seat Taken? received "generally favorable" reviews, according to Metacritic [9] and was recommended by 100% of critics according to OpenCritic. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (January 30, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? Announced For Mobile & PC Release". Bleeding Cool . Archived from the original on February 3, 2025.
  2. ↑ Is This Seat Taken? - Official Release Window & Switch Trailer | Wholesome Direct 2025. June 7, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025– via IGN.
  3. ↑ Gould, Elie (February 21, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? is an upcoming adorable puzzle game all about dealing with stinky triangles and snotty squares, and just trying to make everyone happy". PC Gamer . Archived from the original on February 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ Taylor-Kent, Oscar (February 27, 2025). "Cheese cravers, big hats, and loud talkers abound in this incredibly chill Steam Next Fest demo that has me hooked on… organizing seating?". GamesRadar+ . Archived from the original on February 27, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Maas, Jennifer (January 30, 2025). "Inside Wholesome Games' Strategy as It Unveils New Cozy Title 'Is This Seat Taken?' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Archived from the original on February 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ Welsh, Oli (February 21, 2025). "Here's a great puzzle game about one of life's little anxieties". Polygon . Archived from the original on February 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ Wales, Matt (June 7, 2025). "Wholesome Direct 2025 - everything announced at this year's cosy indie showcase". Eurogamer . Archived from the original on June 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (August 7, 2025). "Nintendo Indie World August 2025 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements". GameSpot . Archived from the original on August 11, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Is This Seat Taken? Reviews". Metacritic . Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Is This Seat Taken? Reviews". OpenCritic. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  11. ↑ Harte, Charles (August 7, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? Review - Good Sit". Game Informer. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  12. ↑ Taylor-Kent, Oscar (August 7, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? review: "I can't believe organizing seating charts can be this charming"". GamesRadar+ . Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Norman, Jim (August 10, 2025). "Mini Review: Is This Seat Taken? (Switch) - Sit Down And Get Comfy With This Short, Simple Puzzler". Nintendo Life . Archived from the original on August 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (August 11, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? review: Top of the seating chart". Shacknews . Archived from the original on August 13, 2025.
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