Chair Simulator

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Chair Simulator is a single player casual simulation game with a business theme. It was developed by MSCHF and was released on May 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

An expansive virtual sitting and shopping experience. Earn "sit points" by sitting then spend them on any of the 100+ chairs available in the chair store. Be careful not to sit too long though! You could lose points, or worse.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,727 reviews

gameplay51 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

Unique and immersive concept focused on the art and experience of sitting, providing a relaxing and philosophical gameplay experience.
Large variety of chairs with detailed models and unique characteristics, enhancing collection and customization enjoyment.
Engaging soundtrack, quality voice lines, and well-crafted characters add charm and narrative depth, including famous personalities as playable characters.

Repetitive gameplay loop centered mainly around sitting and buying chairs, which can become monotonous over time.
Instant death mechanics on certain chairs (notably the electric and deck chairs) lead to loss of all progress, causing frustration.
Technical issues including high GPU use, glitches such as clipping through the map, and lack of video/audio settings or controls customization.

gameplay
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Chair Simulator is highly polarizing, described by some as tediously repetitive and simplistic, centered mainly around sitting mechanics and a slow progression loop. However, many praise its innovative, immersive experience with a surprisingly deep variety of chairs, mechanics, and emotional storytelling, highlighting its unique blend of realism, strategy, and subtle social elements. While some find it boring or minimalistic, others consider it groundbreaking, addictive, and emotionally moving, making it a distinctive simulator with a niche but passionate following.
- “The subtleties of posture and body language are painstakingly captured, imbuing each sitting session with a sense of authenticity that transcends mere gameplay, immersing gamers into the very soul of their virtual chair.”
- “Featuring hundreds of chairs, multiple endings, and a balance between relaxing chair collection and challenging sitting-posture gameplay.”
- “With its wide range of chairs to choose from, all at the cost of sit points earned through sheer hard work and discipline with no pay-to-win mechanics to obviate the player's journey.”
- “The gameplay is 90% 'press sit, watch bar go up,' 10% 'try a different chair and pretend that changes anything.'”
- “This gameplay loop is tedium at its core.”
- “Tedious and repetitive gameplay, spiced up with popular internet references and the illusion of choice.”
story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of this game is widely praised for its emotional depth, unexpected plot twists, and ability to deeply engage players, often eliciting tears and profound reflection. It offers a unique, heartfelt narrative focused on simple yet powerful themes, delivered with rich characters and immersive storytelling that rivals major AAA titles. Overall, the story transforms a seemingly mundane premise into a life-changing and memorable experience.
- “In the 2 hour span I played, the story had me on the edge of my seat: it brought me to tears and unimaginable joy. Summarized in a few words, the story is something unimaginable.”
- “Ive never played a game with such in-depth storytelling, nothing can beat this masterpiece.”
- “The plot is unexpected and had me glued to my seat, it made me get goosebumps.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “Potential for some sort of story here, but it just isn't present at the moment.”
graphics
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning realism, high-quality detail, and impressive use of advanced features like 4K resolution and ray tracing, often rivaling or surpassing AAA titles. Users highlight the immersive and next-gen visual experience that enhances gameplay, though a few note occasional performance issues and a lack of graphics settings. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's acclaim.
- “Of the 2 hours that I played, I witnessed some of the greatest graphics that my eyes have ever witnessed.”
- “The graphics are stunningly realistic, and the sound effects are so immersive that you'll forget you're even playing a game.”
- “Moreover, the game supports 4K resolution and ray tracing on capable hardware, elevating the visuals to a whole new level of realism.”
- “Why the game with such bad graphics uses over 90% GPU is baffling; it's extremely low poly and all you do is press E every few seconds. There's no way it needs this much processing power.”
- “The sad thing about this game is it's very misleading; the thumbnail has a fat guy, but the game has no character that even hints at obesity. Anyway, I rate the experience 4.2/10 despite intense storyline, short load times, and realistic graphics.”
- “Absolutely terrible game, the graphics are literally unplayable!”
humor
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by quirky, absurd, and sometimes self-aware silliness that appeals to a niche audience and creates moments of amusement, especially early on. However, many find the humor repetitive, hit-or-miss, and thin beyond initial novelty, with some describing it as annoying or not funny at all. Overall, it offers short bursts of laughter and lightheartedness but may quickly lose its comedic appeal.
- “Its cheeky humor and self-aware absurdity make it a standout—a breath of fresh air in a world often too serious.”
- “The undeniable truth is that I find this game hilarious and absolutely worth the price of admission.”
- “We need a little bit of funny silliness in this world to relax our mind and heart and this game will do just that for you!”
- “And this is supposed to be funny?”
- “Not funny”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its immersive, calming, and beautifully crafted soundtrack that significantly enhances the overall experience, with many players describing it as a standout, soulful, and “eargasm-worthy” feature. However, some users find the music volume too loud and desire better audio controls or an option to toggle the music off. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key highlight, with strong player demand for a full official release.
- “One of the things that really sets this game apart is the attention to detail in the sound effects and background music.”
- “While sitting, waiting for my money to generate to level up, the soundtrack blessed my ears with one of the most astounding soundtracks I've ever heard.”
- “Please give us a soundtrack. I have come 3 times because of the background music. It is a musical masterpiece even surpassing some great musicians like Mozart.”
- “Just give option to decrease music volume; it's too loud.”
- “It could use better audio control; the music is overbearing at times and even turning it off you still have the game effects that can be disruptive.”
- “I liked it, but the music was really loud and I had to turn it off because it was disturbing everyone in my house.”
emotional
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a profoundly emotional and thought-provoking experience, blending heartwarming storytelling with moments that evoke laughter, tears, and deep personal connection. Players praise its ability to make them feel alive, empowered, and comforted, with many highlighting the powerful, often tear-inducing narrative and its unexpected emotional depth. Overall, it resonates deeply, offering a unique journey that connects players to both the characters and the concept of comfort in a genuinely moving way.
- “Chair Simulator isn’t just a game; it’s an emotional, philosophical journey that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about comfort, stability, and your relationship with your own rear end.”
- “A powerful and emotional experience that truly shakes you to your core.”
- “Great game when my dad left this game really made me feel not alone anymore so I really think you should play this game if you are lonely or have no friends.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is widely seen as tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment just to progress or obtain items like chairs. While some players appreciate the balanced and rewarding nature of the grind, many find it an unavoidable and tiresome necessity that diminishes overall enjoyment.
- “It's not grindy and it is the most fun I have had playing a game.”
- “Not tedious enough.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You could be a famous footballer, travelling the world to play in stadiums and play for incredibly successful teams, yet again, to sign deals, to market yourself, to watch your team on tv, for your fans to watch you, to fly across the globe to these stadiums, you must, again, sit in a chair, as you passively and acquiescently complete the in-between tasks that feel like they go on for years, just to "keep grinding."”
- “Tedious and repetitive gameplay, spiced up with popular internet references and the illusion of choice.”
- “Spent 2 hours of my life grinding and finally beating the game only to sit in the deck chair and die instantly.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some players experiencing frequent and major glitches that can require restarting, while others report no issues at all. Most glitches tend to be minor or require deliberate actions to trigger, generally not impeding overall progress. Despite these bugs, many users still find the gameplay enjoyable and fun.
- “Literally no problems encountered during gameplay, no glitches, no nothing.”
- “Amazing incredible no glitches and is well made.”
- “This is a perfect game with almost no glitches!”
- “I also enjoyed finding the glitches, which unfortunately usually required you to restart your save file, but that's not too bad as long as you haven't progressed much in the game.”
- “I'm not here to rate the game, I'm here to report glitches. I found 2 glitches in the first 10 minutes of playing: 1) If you equip the chair you are sitting on when you're currently sitting on it, you will sit in the air. If you spam the letter E, you can sit down and stand up repeatedly even if you don't have a chair down, which makes you float and easily get out of the map. 2) There are no restrictions on where you can put your chair; you can put it on the other side of a wall and sit down, and 3 times out of 10 I glitched on the other side.”
- “This game has a few glitches that need to be addressed.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability opinions are mixed: some praise the game for offering diverse options and comfort that encourage multiple playthroughs, while others find little incentive to replay after completion. Overall, certain features contribute to high replay value, but traditional challenges and progression are limited.
- “Lastly, the game's replayability is impressive, as it offers a lot of different options that players can experiment with.”
- “This has the replay value and it is the most engaging game ever.”
- “Staying with facts, the sheer amount of gameplay and replayability are astronomical in the basic game, but then there are even chairs with special properties, take for instance the lawn chair.”
- “The worst part though is that it doesn't have replayability.”
- “Not much replayability after you beat it though.”
- “Replay value: 0/10”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a relaxing and immersive atmosphere enhanced by complementary sound design, creating a soft, therapeutic experience. Attention to environmental details tailored to different seating options adds depth, making the atmosphere a key element in the overall enjoyment.
- “The sound design complements this perfectly, wrapping the experience in a soft, almost therapeutic atmosphere.”
- “Not only does this game allow you to try out a variety of seating options, but it also has a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Amazing game with great atmosphere.”
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “Atmosphere is important when making a game about sitting, because each type of chair is different, some prefer to be in colder climates and some in warmer climates. There's more variation than this, but this is a simple example of chairs having different preferred environments. Putting a chair in the correct atmosphere/environment can vastly improve a person's sitting experience.”
- “Atmosphere is important when making a game about sitting, because each type of chair is different, some prefer to be in colder climates and some in warmer climates. There's more variation than this, but this is a simple example of chairs having different preferred environments. Putting a chair in the correct atmosphere/environment can vastly improve a person's sitting experience.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for being free with no microtransactions or in-game purchases, enhancing its appeal. However, some users find the presence of ads intrusive, which affects the overall experience. Overall, the monetization approach is appreciated for its fairness and lack of aggressive prompts.
- “I appreciate that this free game doesn't have microtransactions and doesn't ask for money once you start playing.”
- “Plus, it's free with no in-game purchases.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive character design and an emotionally intense storyline that resonates deeply with players. While the existing character development is praised, some desire an even stronger connection between characters to enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The character design in this game is amazing, with an intense storyline that created a deep emotional connection, especially evident in the moving ending.”
- “Third of all is the amazing character development.”
- “Character design is outstanding.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, delivering incredible performance with a small file size and smooth gameplay. The only minor optimization issue noted is the pause feature, which is slightly less polished than the rest of the game. Overall, it runs exceptionally well and enhances the gaming experience.
- “With its small file size, cost of free, incredible performance, life changing story, and challenging gameplay, there is no reason some people use Steam without this game in their library.”