Software:Is This Seat Taken?

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Short description: 2025 video game

Is This Seat Taken?
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]

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 their idol Luca and get the confidence they need. On their way, they encounter characters like their best friend Alexis, Val and Koda. In the game, Nat struggles by feeling unworthy and different because they believe they aren't a "normal shape". However, after facing all their triumphs and hardships they learn that they can do it and that they are 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]

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

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(NS) 84/100[9]
(PC) 79/100[10]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Game Informer9.25/10[11]
GamesRadar+3.5/5[12]
Nintendo Life7/10[13]
Nintendo World Report9/10[14]
Shacknews8/10[15]

Is This Seat Taken? received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[9][10] According to OpenCritic, 90% of critics recommended the game.[16]

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]

Accolades

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2026 15th New York Game Awards A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game Won [17][18]
Independent Games Festival Excellence in Design Honorable mention [19]
Excellence in Visual Arts Honorable mention
22nd British Academy Games Awards Debut Game Longlisted [20]
Family Longlisted

References

  1. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (2025-01-30). "Is This Seat Taken? Announced For Mobile & PC Release". https://bleedingcool.com/games/is-this-seat-taken-announced-for-mobile-pc-release/. 
  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 (2025-02-21). "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". https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/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/. 
  4. ↑ Taylor-Kent, Oscar (2025-02-27). "Cheese cravers, big hats, and loud talkers abound in this incredibly chill Steam Next Fest demo that has me hooked on… organizing seating?". https://www.gamesradar.com/games/puzzle/cheese-cravers-big-hats-and-loud-talkers-abound-in-is-this-seat-taken-this-incredibly-chill-steam-next-fest-demo-that-has-me-hooked-on-organizing-seating/. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maas, Jennifer (2025-01-30). "Inside Wholesome Games' Strategy as It Unveils New Cozy Title 'Is This Seat Taken?' (EXCLUSIVE)". https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/wholesome-games-is-this-seat-taken-1236288699/. 
  6. ↑ Welsh, Oli (2025-02-21). "Here's a great puzzle game about one of life's little anxieties". https://www.polygon.com/impressions/527239/is-this-seat-taken-steam-next-fest-demo. 
  7. ↑ Wales, Matt (2025-06-07). "Wholesome Direct 2025 – everything announced at this year's cosy indie showcase". https://www.eurogamer.net/wholesome-direct-2025-everything-announced-at-the-cosy-indie-showcase. 
  8. ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (2025-08-07). "Nintendo Indie World August 2025 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements". https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/nintendo-indie-world-showcase-august-2025-showcase-all-the-biggest-announcements/2900-6861/. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Is This Seat Taken? for Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/is-this-seat-taken/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved August 7, 2025. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Is This Seat Taken? for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/is-this-seat-taken/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved August 7, 2025. 
  11. ↑ Harte, Charles (August 22, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? Review – Good Sit". https://gameinformer.com/review/is-this-seat-taken/good-sit. Retrieved August 22, 2025. 
  12. ↑ Taylor-Kent, Oscar (August 7, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? review: "I can't believe organizing seating charts can be this charming"". https://www.gamesradar.com/games/puzzle/is-this-seat-taken-review/. Retrieved August 7, 2025. 
  13. ↑ Norman, Jim (August 10, 2025). "Mini Review: Is This Seat Taken? (Switch) – Sit Down And Get Comfy With This Short, Simple Puzzler". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/is-this-seat-taken. Retrieved August 10, 2025. 
  14. ↑ Orona, Alex (September 16, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? (Switch)". https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/72552/is-this-seat-taken-switch. Retrieved September 16, 2025. 
  15. ↑ Mejia, Ozzie (August 11, 2025). "Is This Seat Taken? review: Top of the seating chart". https://www.shacknews.com/article/145459/is-this-seat-taken-review-score. Retrieved August 11, 2025. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Is This Seat Taken? Reviews" (in en). 2025-08-25. https://opencritic.com/game/19082/is-this-seat-taken-. 
  17. ↑ McWhertor, Michael (2025-12-15). "After setting records at The Game Awards, Clair Obscur is up for another GOTY" (in en). https://www.polygon.com/new-york-game-awards-goty-nominations-clair-obscur/. 
  18. ↑ Patches, Matt (January 18, 2026). "This awards show thankfully didn’t confuse Clair Obscur consensus with complete agreement". GamesBeat. Archived from the original on January 20, 2026. https://web.archive.org/web/20260120104237/https://www.polygon.com/new-york-game-awards-2025-winners-goty/. Retrieved January 19, 2026. 
  19. ↑ Kerr, Chris (January 10, 2026). "Baby Steps leads 28th annual IGF Awards nominations". Game Developer. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/baby-steps-leads-28th-annual-igf-awards-nominations. Retrieved January 18, 2026. 
  20. ↑ McGowen, Andrew (December 9, 2025). "‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,’ ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ and ‘Split Fiction’ Among Best Game Contenders in 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist". Variety. https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/bafta-game-longlist-indiana-jones-ghost-yotei-split-fiction-1236604921/. Retrieved December 10, 2025. 



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