Family · 2012
Thomas Was Alone
The player controls one or, more often, several rectangles or squares of different colours and sizes. Each shape has a name, and individual character traits, including Thomas, mentioned in the title. The relationships between the characters are conveyed to the player by the voice-over. "Thomas Was Alone" action takes…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 June 2012
- Genre
- Family · Indie · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Curve Digital, Bossa Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 77
- Steam reviews
- 94% positive (9,267 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 3h to see the end
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Thomas Was Alone?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Thomas Was Alone with friends?
No, Thomas Was Alone is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Thomas Was Alone on?
Thomas Was Alone is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile.
Is Thomas Was Alone a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 77. On Steam, 94% positive (9,267 reviews).
What games are like Thomas Was Alone?
In the same spirit: Lost Words: Beyond the Page, The Swapper and Hue.



