Thomas Was Alone (2012)
- Developer
- Bithell Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 9,371 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Guiding colorful rectangles through floating obstacles feels meditative and gently emotional, with a soothing narrative and playful physics.
minimalistatmosphericstory richrelaxingphilosophicalwistfullightheartedcasual
What players say
Players are split on the gameplay: some find the puzzles fair and the platforming tight, while others say it gets tedious and repetitive, especially near the end. Nearly everyone agrees the narration and music carry the experience, making players care about characters who are just rectangles.
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