I Want to Believe

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I Want to Believe is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Fang's Lab and was released on September 15, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In a small village in the northern United States, there are several extraterrestrials who mimic local residents. Your task is to determine who is who and eliminate the aliens. Assisting you in this perilous endeavor are an old pickup truck and a camera. I Want to Believe is a first-person action game with elements of detective work, simulation, stealth, freedom of action, and driving. A 2x2…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features one of the best soundtracks in the gaming industry, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
The humor and creative concept are standout elements, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The game successfully creates a tense and immersive atmosphere, making the investigation and exploration enjoyable.

The AI and NPC behavior are poorly implemented, leading to frustrating interactions and gameplay mechanics.
Driving mechanics are janky and difficult, making navigation a challenge, especially with larger packages.
The game suffers from technical issues and optimization problems, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's music, particularly its AI-generated soundtrack, is widely praised as one of the best in gaming history, adding a humorous and fitting touch to the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the hilarious radio songs and commentary, which enhance the experience of exploring and capturing aliens. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm.
- “Probably one of the best soundtracks in the history of the video game industry.”
- “I love this game, and most of all, I love the crappy AI music.”
- “It turns out the AI music is actually a crucially important load-bearing feature and is one of the biggest highlights of the game.”
- “The soundtracks (AI-created) are hilarious and make the whole thing even funnier, fitting in with the backwoods atmosphere.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10, highlighting the clever dev humor and amusing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of detective elements and sandbox gameplay contributes to the comedic atmosphere, although some players noted that certain gameplay mechanics, like oversized objects, could detract from the humor. Overall, the game's radio songs and host commentary are particularly noted for their hilarity.
- “Humor is a solid 10/10.”
- “The soundtracks (AI-created) are hilarious and make the whole thing even funnier and fit in with the backwoods atmosphere.”
- “The radio songs and the host comments are hilarious.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive depiction of a small U.S. Midwest town, enhanced by humorous AI-created soundtracks that complement the backwoods setting. Players appreciate the combination of engaging music and the intriguing concept of alien hunting, contributing to an overall enjoyable and atmospheric experience.
- “The soundtracks (AI-created) are hilarious and make the whole thing even funnier, fitting perfectly with the backwoods atmosphere.”
- “I Want to Believe is incredibly atmospheric.”
- “Great game, with a fantastic atmosphere of a small US town in the mountains.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players frustrated by bugs and poor mechanics that can lead to significant setbacks. However, others appreciate the emergent gameplay that creates intense, memorable moments, suggesting that even the tedious aspects can enhance the overall experience.
- “Overall, there's a lot I dislike about this game, but all that doesn't matter when the emergent gameplay culminates into extremely high moments. In some weird, morbid way, the things I dislike—those tedious aspects—make room for those climax moments and make them pop like a gunshot in a wealthy neighborhood.”
- “I became an alien detective - I want to believe.”
- “Gave up on the game after bugs and poor mechanics set me back 30-60 minutes of playtime multiple times.”
- “Overall, there's a lot I dislike about this game, but all that doesn't matter when the emergent gameplay produced culminates into extremely high moments. In some weird, morbid way, the stuff I dislike—the tedious aspects—makes room for those climax moments and makes them pop like a gunshot in a wealthy neighborhood.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game exhibits some janky elements and minor optimization issues, but overall, players find it to be quite enjoyable and engaging.
- “This game has some optimization issues, but overall, it's actually pretty impressive.”
- “This game is janky; it's got slight optimization issues and a few problems.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant lag during gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, noting that while it can be tedious and frustrating, it also creates space for intense and memorable moments that enhance the overall experience. This contrast between monotony and excitement contributes to the game's emergent gameplay, making the highs feel more impactful.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the repetitive nature of grinding to be a major drawback, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding for resources is frustrating and takes away from the fun of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story initially captivates players with its engaging premise, but it tends to lose coherence and appeal as it progresses. While the game offers substantial content, its indie roots are evident in the execution, reflecting limited resources.
- “The story hooked me hard at first, but towards the end, it kind of loses its sense and appeal.”
- “The story hooked me hard at first, but towards the end it kind of loses its sense and appeal.”
- “There's plenty of content and story put into it, but at its core, it's an indie game where they didn't have a lot of resources.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for more customization in the graphics settings, specifically requesting an option to disable shadows for improved performance or personal preference.
- “It would be great to have an option to turn shadows off in the graphics settings.”