Is This Seat Taken? 4.5/5
- Gamer Girl
- Feb 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 6
I’ve been hearing about Is This Seat Taken? for months now — and not just in passing. Every time I watched one of my favourite YouTube game reviewers mention it, I found myself smiling and thinking, “Okay, I have to try that.” Which honestly is pretty funny, because here I am: a 30-something-year-old mum who unwinds by watching game reviews on YouTube like it’s my own personal evening yoga.
So when I saw Is This Seat Taken? was only around €9.99 on the Nintendo store (and similar prices elsewhere), I couldn’t resist. For a game that’s this clever and delightful? It’s incredible value for money.
Platforms & Prices
Here’s where you can play it right now — and what it’ll cost you:
Android (Google Play) — €10 / €9.99 ($9.99) — full game, no ads.
iOS / iPadOS / Mac (App Store) — ~€10 / $9.99.
App Store
Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux) — around $9.99, occasionally discounted.
Steam Store
Nintendo Switch (eShop) — about €9.99 / €9,99 in Europe (prices vary regionally).
In other regions like the United States, the Nintendo Switch version tends to sit around $9.99 too — so it’s pretty consistent across the board.
What the Game Is All About
The core idea is simple but surprisingly clever: you’re given a group of quirky characters, each with their own preferences and you have to find the perfect seat for each one. Maybe someone gets motion sickness and needs to face forward, or someone else can’t stand strong perfumes and refuses to sit next to a person with bulky aftershave. As you go through bus rides, weddings, cinemas and more, the puzzles get increasingly intricate — but in the most satisfying way possible.
If you enjoy puzzles that make you think, like Rubik’s cubes or logic riddles, this game scratches that itch perfectly. And because there’s no timer or stressful countdowns, it’s equally great for kids — a playful brain workout disguised as a relaxing game night.
What I Loved (So Far)
Simple to start, delightfully deep — it eases you in, then keeps building layers of challenge as you go.
Accessible for all ages — my younger ones have joined in more than once.
Cozy but clever — stressful puzzles without stress is a rare combo.
Amazing value — at about €9.99 on most platforms, it’s a steal for the amount of fun you get.
Final Thoughts
I’m still playing through and haven’t finished it yet, but honestly, I can’t recommend Is This Seat Taken? enough. It’s been a genuinely refreshing surprise — challenging yet chill, thoughtful yet playful. Whether you’re a veteran puzzle fan or just looking for something to unwind with after a long day, this game has a seat with your name on it. Of course I haven't scored it full points but that one is reserved for only the perfect games!
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