Is This Seat Taken is a casual logic-based puzzle game where the player must assign seats to a variety of characters based on their social preferences, habits, and quirks. Each level introduces a new seating scenario—such as a cinema, a banquet hall, or a crowded bus—where characters come with unique constraints. Some dislike strong perfumes, others avoid noise, and some require extra space or specific proximity to certain personalities. The challenge lies in understanding the relationships and avoiding conflicts through careful placement. There’s no timer or fail state, allowing players to approach puzzles at their own pace.
Character Diversity and Environmental Variety
The cast of characters is colorful and exaggerated, each with clear visual traits and humorous bios that guide the player’s decisions. As the game progresses, players encounter new personality types, more complex combinations of preferences, and different cultural or situational settings. From sleepy passengers in a taxi to picky guests at a wedding, each environment changes how players must think about space and interaction. The art style supports quick visual recognition, making it easy to scan the layout and assess possible conflicts before confirming the final arrangement.
Storyline and Progression
Alongside the puzzle mechanics, the game includes a narrative arc centered on a character named Kris, who becomes inspired after seeing someone like them on a cinema screen. The story follows Kris as they travel across different cities, meeting new people and learning more about self-expression and belonging. Each city unlocks new levels with fresh seating arrangements and local flavor, adding a light sense of progression to the experience. Through simple mechanics and gentle storytelling, Is This Seat Taken uses its format to explore themes of connection, comfort, and the quiet complexities of social space.
