Is This Seat Taken?

Is This Seat Taken? turns the mundane act of seating people into a cozy logic puzzle. Think Professor Layton’s brainy charm meets a tidy, no-timer cozy game — perfect when you want something thoughtful but not stressful.

You play matchmaker for tiny shape-people across varied scenarios — buses, weddings, cinemas and more — each with its own rules and quirks. Characters have likes, dislikes and adjacency rules (no cologne next to sensitive noses, please), and many puzzles allow multiple valid solutions. There are no timers or leaderboards: it’s a relaxed, deliberate puzzle loop where experimentation is encouraged. The levels introduce new mechanics steadily (levers, moving props, environmental constraints) across roughly 32 locations with several puzzles each, so you won’t get thrown in the deep end. Controls are simple drag-and-drop and the feedback is generous — the game tells you why someone’s unhappy. Visually it’s adorable and clear; audio is pleasant and unobtrusive. Small UI niggles pop up: the lack of a soft “clear current round” or a “remove all” makes late-stage fiddling annoying, and the full-level restart can feel punitive. Still, the puzzles are satisfying, often funny (the little interpersonal stories are a highlight), and the whole package runs smoothly on PC and Steam Deck.

Is This Seat Taken? is a delightful bite-sized puzzle game — cozy, clever and polished — best enjoyed in short sessions. Buy it if you want gentle brain-teasers and charm; skip it if you need marathon-length puzzling or heavy difficulty.