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CHAIRS

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
98% User Score Based on 193 reviews

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CHAIRS is a single player arcade platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by The Rat Zone and was released on May 17, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A fast-paced action platformer doubling as the most realistic chair simulator money can buy! Have you ever wondered what your chair thinks? What it believes? What it desires? Learn the answers and destroy some dimensions along the way!

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 193 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Addictive, high-speed arcade platforming with tight, responsive controls and a strong emphasis on momentum and mastery.
  • Unique, surreal, and chaotic aesthetic with vibrant visuals and a fitting energetic soundtrack that enhances the fast-paced gameplay.
  • Replayable experience with a rewarding skill progression loop encouraging speedrunning, route optimization, and collecting achievements.
  • Short overall game length with limited content if not pursuing full completion or high ranks.
  • Visual overload and busy effects can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate, with some players experiencing eye strain or concerns related to epilepsy.
  • Some level designs can feel confusing or inconsistent, making it occasionally frustrating to discern optimal paths or jumps.

  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a chaotic, psychedelic retro-cybernet aesthetic that is both overstimulating and captivating, reinforcing the game's high-energy, speed-focused platforming. The distinctive, vibrant art style is widely praised for its originality and humor, though its busy visuals can sometimes make navigation challenging. Overall, the visuals greatly enhance the dynamic gameplay and contribute to a memorable, energetic experience.

    • “Plays like oldschool Kirby's Airride, only blasted with retro cybernet aesthetics to the point of being overstimulating in the best possible way.”
    • “Visually, the game leans hard into a chaotic, almost psychedelic aesthetic that reinforces its dreamlike tone.”
    • “Some good sense of speed along with the absolutely bonkers visuals really lead to some rewarding gameplay at times.”
    • “Definitely felt like I should've chugged some energy drinks for even a shred of hope to keep up with the visuals.”
    • “It does suffer from some of the same things that often pull down other 3D speedrunning games like this - the controls feel very weird at first, and the game has a tendency to just kill you sometimes if you hit a piece of geometry wrong or fail to correctly interpret where the level designer wants you to go (a task that isn't made any easier by the, let's say 'busy' aesthetic).”
    • “Plays like oldschool Kirby's Air Ride, only blasted with retro cybernet aesthetics to the point of being overstimulating in the best possible way.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced, addictive, and centered around constant forward motion with a simple yet rewarding loop. Its absurd and surreal themes align seamlessly with the mechanics, creating a unique and engaging experience without overcomplicating systems. Players praise the sense of speed, humor, and replayability, making it a memorable and exciting indie action platformer.

    • “Each has new themes and mechanics and feels vastly different from the previous one!”
    • “The replayability is also phenomenal, the gameplay loop is simple but it is also really addicting.”
    • “The sense of speed depicted in Chairs makes the gameplay incredibly rewarding, offering gameplay that encourages player improvement.”
    • “Chairs is a gleefully unhinged indie action platformer developed and published by The Rat Zone that takes a deliberately absurd premise and commits to it with surprising mechanical confidence.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay is built around constant forward motion.”
    • “Fast-paced, surreal, and mildly infuriating gameplay.”

  • music

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic, adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay and arcade style. Players find the soundtrack addictive, memorable, and enhancing the overall flow and intensity without being overwhelming. Many highlight its nostalgic charm and consider it a key element that makes the game even more fun and immersive.

    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal, my favorite song being Woodrot as it just feels refreshing.”
    • “Audio design supports this intensity with energetic music and punchy sound effects that enhance momentum without overwhelming the senses.”
    • “The soundtrack reinforces the game’s arcade roots, keeping adrenaline high during repeated attempts and helping failed runs feel like part of the process rather than setbacks.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a strong dose of internet-inspired humor, delivering consistently funny and entertaining moments. Its quirky visuals and playful elements, like the dancing penguin gif, enhance the comedic experience and complement the exciting gameplay. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that adds charm and keeps players engaged.

    • “The game is steeped in internet humor and is just absolutely insane in its presentation.”
    • “Best of all, the game is funny!”
    • “Fun visuals and humor in addition to exciting gameplay really kept me at the edge of my chair, check this one out!”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The story is minimal and deliberately abstract, conveyed through cryptic dialogue and strange lore that serves more as atmospheric flavor than clear narrative direction. While it doesn't focus on traditional storytelling, it effectively complements the game's rhythm and intensity. Despite its opacity, the story can evoke strong emotional responses.

    • “The story made me cry.”
    • “This “story” is intentionally opaque, delivered through bizarre dialogue and nonsensical lore that feels more like flavor than direction.”
    • “This "story" is intentionally opaque, delivered through bizarre dialogue and nonsensical lore that feels more like flavor than direction.”
    • “The visual noise never feels accidental; instead, it complements the speed of play, keeping the player focused on rhythm and timing rather than environmental storytelling.”
    • “There are about 7 levels to choose from, 6 story and 1 bonus level.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers exceptional replayability with a simple yet highly addictive gameplay loop, providing consistent fun and great value for its price.

    • “The replayability is also phenomenal; the gameplay loop is simple but it is also really addicting.”
    • “It's actually insane just how fun and replayable chairs is.”
    • “Overall, a solid little bit of replayable fun for the 5 dollars at stake.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's optimization supports smooth time-attack gameplay that rewards route refinement and perfect execution, appealing to competitive players. However, some users report frame rate issues, with performance capped at 100fps despite higher settings being available.

    • “Each stage functions as a time-attack challenge where performance is measured by speed, cleanliness, and how thoroughly you collect the scattered prisms embedded throughout the environment.”
    • “This design encourages repeated runs, route optimization, and gradual refinement, making the game especially appealing to players who enjoy chasing perfect executions or leaderboard rankings.”
    • “Broken performance, does not go above 100fps despite the game having 120 and unlimited fps options.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is powerful and moving, with a story that deeply resonates and evokes strong feelings, including moments that brought players to tears.

    • “The story made me cry.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere effectively captures the nostalgic 90's vibe, creating a fast-paced and engaging experience that Sonic fans will especially appreciate.

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CHAIRS is a arcade platformer game with fantasy theme. Common tags for CHAIRS include indie, score attack, trading, surreal, family friendly and others.

CHAIRS is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows and Xbox.

CHAIRS was released on May 17, 2024.

CHAIRS was developed by The Rat Zone.

CHAIRS has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked CHAIRS for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

CHAIRS is a single player game.

Similar games include Neon White, Solar Ash, Vs. Alfie: Moonlit Melodies (+ 2 Bonus Songs), Lunistice, Cavern of Dreams and others.