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Nobody Wants to Die
Developer Critical Hit Games
Nobody Wants to Die is a 2024 adventure video game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by Plaion. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
460 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
72
Fresh
250 positive · 95 negative
95% range 68–77%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 250 | 95 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 41 | 2 | 55 |
| Mastodon * | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,362 of 4,135 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
71% recommend · 193 yes, 78 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 271 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (6,279 of 7,569 positive).
Players praise the game's stunning visuals and atmospheric world-building. [1][2][3] Many reviewers note the game is more of an interactive movie than a traditional game. [4][5][6] Several players criticize the lack of chapter selection and manual saves. [7][8][9]
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- [9]
Developers, I'll let you in on a secret: if you have a “short game”, forcing the player to play it multiple times doesn't make it a “long game”. Here, we have a game that is technically very good, narratively original and interesting, but that doesn't want to be played. I really liked your game and would like to explore it fully to enjoy it even more. But once I reach the end, I don't find a chapter selector, but a …
- [4]
Really liked this game, but it's not for everyone. It's more of a interactive movie then a game. And i am totally fine with that. It's a good story, and has great visuals. Don't expact anything more, and you will have a great time with this game. Hope to see more from this studio.
- [11]
This is the BEST cyberpunk story I have seen in a long time - narratively, it blows any AAA competition out of the water. I cannot recommend this game enough. Minor warning: THIS IS A WALKING SIMULATOR. It's essentially an interactive novel, and gameplay is where this title is at its weakest. Honestly, it may have been better if they had streamlined the gameplay elements even more (there is an easy but distracting …
- [13]
Questionable faith in my investigative skills. The worldbuilding is fantastic, the visuals are gorgeous, and the atmosphere had me wanting to stop every five minutes just to admire the scenery. Unfortunately, the detective gameplay doesn't trust you to be... well, a detective. Spot blood on the floor? Too bad. Want to use your UV lamp to follow a trail? Nice try. The game basically says, "Not yet, Sherlock," until …
- [1]
this game is a graphical masterpiece for the most part. i know people complain that the detective bits are linear, but frankly it's fun enough to use the tools that i don't care. it's exactly the same kind of detective gameplay as in condemned: criminal origins, and that gameplay was awesome. i was flabbergasted by the car interior at the beginning, i could not get enough of looking at it. two problems though, the …
Summarised from 34 of the 373 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 9, 2026. How summaries are made
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Nobody Wants to Die sits at 72% positive across 345 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
According to review aggregator platform Metacritic, Nobody Wants to Die received "generally favorable" reviews, with German publication GamePro and a reader poll of Eurogamer citing the game as one of the best of 2024. Critics praised the game's narrative and worldbuilding, although critiqued its linearity and the simplicity of its puzzles.
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Reactions
60 of 460 · most liked firstDevelopers, I'll let you in on a secret: if you have a “short game”, forcing the player to play it multiple times doesn't make it a “long game”. Here, we have a game that is technically very good, narratively original and interesting, but that doesn't want to be played. I really liked your game and would like to explore it fully to enjoy it even more. But once I reach the end, I don't find a chapter selector, but a middle finger. I completed my first playthrough in 6.7 hours. Now, I have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good game that would be great if they would have allowed chapter selection after completing a playthrough
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR Beautiful futuristic noir interactive film with underwelming gameplay. If there was a 50/50 recommendation button I would choose it - because this game is so visually amazing. If You like noir futuristic worlds and the environment build with a great attention to detail - it is really a feast BUT. yeah as sad it is for me to write, I must admit that there is not much "play" in this game - it is more like an interactive movie and for me it is not what I was expecting. If You want to play a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i've been playing Nobody Wants To Die which is a fun game with an interesting premise that also seems to have no idea what it's doing if you think about it for more than five seconds
neutral · AI labelView post →story goes from 0-1000 in no time, so little context and short that its hard to follow. just watch a YouTube playthrough, the 'detective gameplay' sections are nothing substantive and add nothing with no player agency. They play like a slide-show.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like visual, and initial part of the story. Interesting interaction with environment (not giving details to avoid spoilers). Screenshots made feeling game will provide room for exploration. Don't get confused - it doesn't. I would like not be taken through the same scene 3 times while forced to keep forward key pressed just to watch cutscene (all you can do at this time - keep key pressed and wait and watch). Is it a new thing to make player to do useless actions? It would be much better…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't recommend this slow, exposition-heavy, dull game. There are a few actual detective "cases" to solve, but the game holds your hand and doesn't let you figure out anything for yourself. The graphics are good, and the time rewind effects are pretty cool. If the game had a bunch more of these cases, I might even recommend it. The game fails with all the extra padding in between. The political, conspiratorial, dystopian story is not engaging and is riddled with all the typical "corporations…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really liked this game, but it's not for everyone. It's more of a interactive movie then a game. And i am totally fine with that. It's a good story, and has great visuals. Don't expact anything more, and you will have a great time with this game. Hope to see more from this studio.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the setting and visuals; I was expecting much more. Terribly short. Feels like a prologue, not an actual game. If not a massive discount on sale, I would be fuming.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Blade Runner influence If you look at the pictures and the trailer, you can clearly see what the main inspiration was for this game. To tell you the truth, it was enough for me to make a purchase. I also liked the screenshots people on my friends list were taking. What could go wrong, right? Lore Now this is something that surpassed my expectations. It isn't just a future with advanced tech that we see in this game. It is a world where people can get new bodies (or shells) and by doing so,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game that positions itself as one of those "all your choices matter" type games, which also subsequently doesn't have a proper save system (beyond a slot that is overwritten automatically each level), or a chapter select, or even a way to play the last scene out again. Continuing your game just takes you to the credits. Could talk about all the great things about this game but not really compelled to it when it wants me to repeat the last 7 hours for a chance to see the actual ending. After…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game isn't a detective story, it's just an interactive movie with "yes" or "no" choices that don't really affect the ending. And it's a pretty boring movie with a highly predictable finale. It's fine to grab on sale, but it's definitely not worth full price.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm gonna avoid spoilers in case you still wanna play the game, but to put it plainly they ruined the ending for me with 2 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ design choices. First of all this game autosaves on top of itself and checkpoints are frequent. So if you made a choice that you didn't like and want to reload, unless you do it immediately, you can't. You'll have to replay the whole game just to make one adjustment. The fact that there isn't a chapter select is an enormous oversight. This was made much worse…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a walking simulator with a detective aesthetic. Expect narrative, not systems. Story is solid and well-paced. My biggest complain is that the game holds your hand way too much, killing any sense of actual detective work. Other than that, it's visually and sonically excellent. 3/5
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is a graphical masterpiece for the most part. i know people complain that the detective bits are linear, but frankly it's fun enough to use the tools that i don't care. it's exactly the same kind of detective gameplay as in condemned: criminal origins, and that gameplay was awesome. i was flabbergasted by the car interior at the beginning, i could not get enough of looking at it. two problems though, the first is incredibly minor and nitpicky and one is a bit more of a dream: 1.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the BEST cyberpunk story I have seen in a long time - narratively, it blows any AAA competition out of the water. I cannot recommend this game enough. Minor warning: THIS IS A WALKING SIMULATOR. It's essentially an interactive novel, and gameplay is where this title is at its weakest. Honestly, it may have been better if they had streamlined the gameplay elements even more (there is an easy but distracting 'rewind time' mini game that ends up detracting from how cool it is to watch…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is genuinely gorgeous visually. The atmosphere and gameplay reminded me of Alan Wake meets Detroit: Become Human meets Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. It's an ambitious game and for most of the experience I was completely on board. What COMPLETELY soured me on it was the ending design. Locking the entire ending branches behind a single dialogue decision is just poor game design, especially when the choice itself comes across as so casual and benign. There's no real indication it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks gorgeous, but if you wanted more for gameplay than the braindance mini-game from Cyberpunk, you're going to be disappointed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclaimer: got the key for the game from Humble, so it was almost free. Disclaimer 2: no spoilers here, feel free to read to the end. Let this be my first ever review. I'll try to be short, also having already written a long version, but who needs a longread for something that can be put in a few words. To the business then. The game is an interactive movie. 7-8 hours to beat, negative difficulty level (no complains, just as a matter of fact) We have good graphics, but bad optimization…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Nobody Wants to Die" follows the story of James, who grapples with haunting memories of his deceased wife while navigating a complex case. The game is set in a visually stunning world that juxtaposes dramatic cityscapes with gritty environments, creating a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama. Key Highlights Engaging Storytelling: The narrative is compelling, filled with intriguing characters and emotional depth. James's journey is both personal and thrilling, making players invested in his…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely disappointed in this game even though I was really looking forward to playing it. The biggest turn off for me is the use of AI generated art, which is not disclosed in the steam description. Even in the intro video the game has some wonky AI generated text. And even ignoring the big issue of AI art the game is just not well made for PC. I was unable to change resolution when in full screen. Unable to set frame rate cap over 60fps. In the opening scene in the rain the car…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nobody Wants to Die, a little late to the party, but I really enjoyed this one. It gave me strong noir and sci-fi vibes, reminding me of games like Tex Murphy. Great atmosphere, strong presentation, and a tone that stays consistent throughout. Well worth playing if you enjoy narrative-driven noir sci-fi experiences.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A detective game that holds your hand so much it accidentally became a walking simulator.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This had real potential, but every mission is a walking back and forth and clicking one button simulator. You're railroaded to where to go, how to conduct the investigation and it's reconstructions. And your forced to sit there and watch your character stop walking every 5 feet so he can have withdrawals. This world and lore they build is done an injustice by the gameplay. For a Noir vibe, I felt the writing was not quite hitting its mark, and I'm honestly confused wtf happened at the end of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. Very much enjoyed the story, however... The lack of a manual save feature is very frusturating for people wanting to see all endings. Me for example getting the bad ending obviously wanted to see the other endings, but no. No rollbacks whatsoever, so in order for me to see these endings I would have to waste another 6 hours of my life repeating the exact same scripted sequences just to see a couple of minutes of a different ending. Kinda dissapointing... Please implement a manual…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuine mixed bag. I don't remember the last time I played a game where my opinion kept shifting from beginning to end. Ultimately, I think the experience is good enough to recommend it. The game sells for dirt cheap, and there aren't many like this, even if it's obviously ripping off Blade Runner at times. The art direction is beautiful, the presentation is overall well done, despite the limited budget, and there are some genuinely strong and enjoyable moments to experience. On the other…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I could give this a "maybe" recommendation, then I would. The atmosphere and level design are really good, though this charming cyberpunk noir flair does not save the rest of the game. 1. Despite everything that the advertising and the steam tags would tell you, this is not a detective game. Sure, you play as a detective, but you don't really do detective work. The game wants you to feel like you do, but you have to try really hard to miss anything, there are no impactful hidden clues to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very beautiful game, but kind of lacks in almost every other department. The gameplay is very linear, and not very engaging, like there's no reason to actually play this - you just go around the scene clicking on what pops up, no way to screw it up or have some variance, or having to put any thought into it. The plot is not that bad, but didn't hook me enough to want to continue to play. I can't say for sure, but doubt the decisions you make change the game much, may be some end slides. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nobody Wants to Die is an incredible looking game. This feels how new game announcements looked to me in high school. It felt like every year several games would release that would make me think "this is the peak of graphics". Now graphics largely aren't a selling point to me.
positive · AI labelView post →Nobody Wants To Die Short game but absolutely wonderful. #virtualphotography #vpinbw #vprepost #nwtd #nobodywantstodie #blackandwhite
positive · AI labelView post →So, first let's talk about what this is, because I feel the developers are not really transparent about it. This is not a walking simulator, it is an interactive novel. There are five or so quite small spaces you search for clues in, but you are pretty much running on rails. They have combined something like the Cyberpunk 2077 "braindance" mechanic where you got to run scenes forwards and backwards and investigate them while you do it. The Visuals are very impressive but the thing suffers from…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m a huge sucker for a game where I get to play as a middle-aged man just constantly grieving his late wife. Because, same. Bonus points for being a depressed, self-sabotaging alcoholic with a lesbian sidekick. What an iconic duo. Anyways. Stunning visuals. No notes. Loved the Sara reveal. World building reminded me of Observer, and I really loved that. Very glad I got to experience this story. Had me in awe and at the edge of my seat the entire time. Thank you for this masterpiece; I wish I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yo I been playing “Nobody Wants To Die” with @jametc.bsky.social and it is SO cool. Like a proper fun and incredibly atmospheric detective game with some REALLY cool world building.
positive · AI labelView post →Experienced on the Meta Quest 3 Yes, you can play Nobody Wants to DIe in VR using the UEVR mod by Praydog. Unfortunately, none of the community profiles I tried were perfect. However, there is one that has 3DOF motion controls and you may consider choosing that one, although the motion controls can be a bit clunky at times. The camera is also apt to be pointing the wrong way on several occasions so beware! The game itself is very intriguing. Many themes are brought up. However, I think a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are a few art assets that were clearly created with Midjourney (The cover of the notebook with plans to "quell the masses" stood out to me in particular), but this game does not have an AI disclosure. There are some areas in the first chapter that are clearly cut content (key pads that you don't need a number for that open doors that go nowhere). The ending feels like it was rushed. A lot of info about your guy-in-the-chair (or gal-in-the-chair in this case) partner is dumped on you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I reviewed Nobody Wants to Die for IGN, a game I liked way more than I thought I would, but I gave it a 7 because of some issues and everybody in the comments is being a dick about it www.ign.com/articles/nob...
positive · AI labelView post →Liked it fo 5€. But the ending is based on 1 (seemingly not very important) dialogue choice. So the question is if the journey is more important than the destination. And while i liked it, and even like the "good" ending wich is what i was going for (or the premise of it rather), the decision to make it soley on 1 single dialogue option is just so god awful that i just cant like the game overall. Even worse, there is no chapter selection, even though thats clearly how to game is structured, so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-The detective side of the game is pretty linear and doesn't require much thought or sometimes none at all, -choices in the game matter just for the ending and it's not much of a difference anyway -consequences for the world aren't described in any way -graphics look pretty bad while moving thanks to forced TAA, and a lot of cutscenes have decals that just spawn in visibly, subtracting from the immersion + the atmosphere and vibes are pretty good, a combination of detective noir and Blade…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visuals, voice acting, atmosphere, gameplay is quite good and it's overall a fun experience. The biggest problem is if you want to do a second playthrough you have to start all over again and that's ridiculous. For a game with multiple endings and choices that impact the story there should be an option to at least resume from a certain point? In any case, I think it's a good game but the inability to replay easily ruins it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They implemented buttonmashing QTE, which ruined the engame. Became uninterested afterwards. Stay away if you dislike QTE like me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play Detective James Karra, investigating a series of murders involving New York's elite. Immortality has transformed society, creating an excellent backdrop for questions about wealth, power, identity and what it actually means to be human. The atmosphere is outstanding: rain, neon, towering architecture, smoky interiors and retro-noir influences give the game a very distinctive identity. The narrative occasionally becomes convoluted and some plot devices are fairly familiar, but the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Questionable faith in my investigative skills. The worldbuilding is fantastic, the visuals are gorgeous, and the atmosphere had me wanting to stop every five minutes just to admire the scenery. Unfortunately, the detective gameplay doesn't trust you to be... well, a detective. Spot blood on the floor? Too bad. Want to use your UV lamp to follow a trail? Nice try. The game basically says, "Not yet, Sherlock," until it's ready for you to find the clue. It gives you all these cool gadgets, then…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game really, really needs Chapter select and/or working load system. There are no saves to load if you hit the ending, or want to go back to earlier stage, it gets overwritten. And if you play with no guides and try to die on purpose to see a cool cutscene, you are stuck with the feeling of massive time waste. Start from the very beginning. All your choices, all the build-up, all down the drain. It's not "consequences of your actions", it's simply a bad game design. Despite all the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A tough nut, writing this right after finishing. So here a few points, then I'll give some thoughs on it: + Very immersive + Well written story and worldbuiilding + Looks phaenomenal! + Great voice acting + Short play duration, yet doesn't feel like it ~ Ending (Torn between happy and unhappy with it) - No chapter replay options - Railroading - "Story decisions" Now first to the negative points: No chapter replay I love exploring a world and finding everything there is to do. Having to play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The world setting of this game is super intriguing. I would love a version of it with a more open world exploration aspect. The actual gameplay itself and story is meh. It's unfortunately not the most interesting imo. Game "Nobody Wants to Die"
neutral · AI labelView post →The art direction reminds me of a nice adventure/thriller/dystopian game: Nobody Wants to Die (2024).
neutral · AI labelView post →Hard Reset, Observer, Ruiner, Metal Eden, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghostrunner and now this one. There must be an explanation for why Polish devs like to make cyberpunk games and why they do it so well. My guess it's the weather. (you may also consider it a BioShock sequel, but in the form of an adventure game).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you don't even need to actively play this game you just need to drive your car up high and enjoy this beautiful dystopian scenery with a cigarette in your mouth...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the best Epstein mansion investigation simulator to date. It's short, there are tons of ethical decisions, and few really matter. The world is dark and the transhumanists have captured society in a state of perpetual debt slavery and a futuristic form of human trafficking. I'm still talking about this game, not real life, but it is a forebodingly familiar vibe. I got the game for $4, and it was worth it. It is not worth $25. I'd say this game is worth about $10. It is a beautiful…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nobody Wants to Die ✅ Playtime: 5 hours Difficulty: N/A 💭 NWTD is a first person sci-fi/noir detective game. It is heavily linear, has limited gameplay and a fairly predictable “whodunit” story. But it does offer some player choice and is absolutely beautiful. At £4, I felt it was worth it.
positive · AI labelView post →As a game about depicting a decrepit rotten to the core cyberpunk hell future, this is excellent and genuinely immersive to explore the many crime scenes. But as an interactive story game it fails at some key aspects of the genre. And even though I enjoyed one part of the game, the evolution of the story and the ending left me feeling so disappointed I simply can't recommend it. I took my time with this, fully explored the scenes, chose what seemed like the morally correct paths, was loyal…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: - Great Worldbuilding and Visual Design. The vibes are immaculate. - Moody soundtrack and suitably noir tone to everything. - Gameplay is mostly satisfying - Story and dialogue are well written, for the first two thirds of the game. Cons: - The game will only let you see clues in the order it wants you to. Noticed some blood in the environment, and you want to inspect it or use the uv lamp to see if theres a trail? The game either won't let you or will only make any trail or forensic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →look, its pretty good. but the game walks you through almost all of it. theres no finding clues before you get to the part, what i mean is, i found a knife but i couldnt do anything until the game progressed me to that point then i could. and the clue solving was just tedious mix n match until you get it right.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most profound video game experiences I´ve ever had. I could have stayed on the balcony for hours!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ Visually stunning and stylish. Just absolutely stellar design. + The mood, the music, the looks, it's like Bioshock meets Tex Murphy meets The Fifth Element. BRAVO! + Gameplay was satisfying enough as was the duration - Plot got a little muddled at the end, I kind of lost interest in the last act but the ride was fun enough. Solid B-!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stream schedule for March 6th - March 10th! 💜 PARK THAT WARK continues with Final Fantasy X (no sphere grid), Strongbad emails, Pokemon SoulSilver shiny hunting, Wheely Good Game Night, Monster Hunter Wilds, Nobody Wants to Die, and more! ✨️
neutral · AI labelView post →NOBODY WANTS TO DIE FOR A FOOTBALL GAME....ABSOLUTELY NOBODY!
neutral · AI labelView post →A short (7 hour) interactive movie with not great controls, good visuals, and a reasonably interesting story. Worth picking up on deep sale. I won't spoil a lot, but I think there are multiple endings and it seems you have to replay the whole game if you didn't get the one you want. Maybe another day...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nobody Wants to Die is a VERY beautiful and visually stunning game, which is also Short and discount cheap!! Made by Polish indie developers, co-funded by Poland's Ministry of Culture. How affirming and enviable it is to have your country recognize games as an art form and publicly support it! (Unlike uncultured and philistine places that blame all the world's evils on games, I spit on all of them..) The game is heavily inspired by the movie "Blade Runner", and narrative games like,…
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