OneShot

This game will stick with me for the rest of my life, my heart and soul got touched and I'll never feel any different after the ending of it all. This was an experience of one in a million, a rare gemstone, and I cannot recommend this more highly than I can express now. And it was a pleasure playing this fantastic game.

I found this game through memes/artwork/media that I kept seeing throught the internet, I got really eager and I wanted to buy it for a long time now.

Well, I never expected it to lead me to cry in the end so much.

The puzzles, the storytelling, the characters, all of these things have really left me with many emotions.

I never thought that a silly *cat* such as Niko, that I found through the internet media would lead me into another yet great game. I can't wait to get the World Machine edition.

I rarely ever write reviews, however, I recommend it to friends and people viewing this review. This game is just awesome!!!

Genuinly one of the, if not the best story i have ever experienced. The whole game leading up to the finale is just wonderful.
If i could play one game again with no memory of it, it would be this one. It's just that amazing.
If you haven't played it yet you absolutely should.

Very amazing game, Niko is an amazingly written character and the story itself is quite entertaining.
Would very much recommend this game, all the stuff it does with your computer is very cool to see too, I wish more games did that.

The twists and turns are awesome. It's a great game full of fun and wholesome suprises.

This is one of the best and most unique games I have ever played in my life. Well worth the money. This game needs WAY more attention than it has.

I love the overall style for this game so much, espically the green moss like area. The characteraization is also very good. Niko is a pretty good main character. Silly little game :D I love it.

Good game, sweet, good characters really immersive, cry warning

Such an amazing game!
The visuals, the music, the story, all a solid 10 outta 10! I love Niko with every fiber of my being!♡♡♡

Great game 10/10 unforgettable experience would recommend now please excuse me while I cry in the corner

I don't think I have ever been as emotionally invested in a game, let alone any piece of media, as this game made me. Even the soundtrack alone was enough to make tears start building up in my eyes, that is how impactful this game truly is. It teaches you about making a choice, choosing your own path, and learning to guide yourself when there is no light to do so. This game was truly one of the best I have ever played in my life. 10/10 in every category.

Best 10 hours of my fucking life. I've played many life-changing games like Undertale, but this was, wow. I wouldn't even say life-changing. It's more. I went into this blind, and it made me, just. I can't even put into words on a screen how good this game is. You just have to play it for yourself.

Absolute Cinema.

despite the fact i haven’t beaten solstice yet, this game is AMAZING. it’s so cool how it works within your computer, the characters are wonderful despite their small presence, and then there’s niko who is easily the most relatable out of the cast, the art is eye candy. the soundtrack makes me feel so many emotions at once like it’s a smoothie. the story is beautiful— and holds up extremely well. if you have the money for it, it’s a great purchase.

Love this game, has interesting puzzles and captivating story which will really make you question if you're making the right choice. Feels like a steal for the price and even though it might be a little short the game makes an impact on its short run.

I remember buying this a year ago on a deal and only today felt like finishing it - Yeah im stupid 10/10 story I hate myself so much for not playing and finishing this the day I got it

Alula is the most precious bean

Peak game play, I gifted Oneshot to 2 people because of how good it is. My game bugged at a point toward the end so I've never finished it. I would genuinely buy a whole new computer to finish this game all the way through.

A short but amazing experience, well worth the 5 or so hours it takes to beat it.

cool game (broke the 5th wall)

edit: just deleted my saves and played it again, my new favorite part is now when niko "escapes" the window

once in a lifetime experience. this game is literally perfect.

*Small spoiler* This game is such an interesting play. I felt so bad every time I closed the game😔and doing the replay weighted so much on my conscience but in the end it was such a good story.

this game is so peak, i cried multiple times, i would rate this game a 10/10, absolute cinema, please i need a sequel to this going more in depth into Niko's homeland, the artstyle is amazing, the music is amazing, everything is perfect down to the last minor details, please get this game and try it for yourself, it's worth more than what you actually get it for.

It is a really fun expierience, you should try it out yourself!
PS.: The game is longer then you think.

This game genuinely made me cry. Especially the Solstice Ending, I've played this before or at least remember it a few years back, but I never saw THE ending. I regret not playing through all of it sooner. This is one of the most amazing use of the meta genre I've seen, alongside the story. There are just so many twists. Overall, absolute cinema. I'm glad I bought this "game" again, if you can even call it that. Because it's more than that.

i got really attached to niko. such a cool goober. its kinda sad that its one of those games that you cannot experience the same 2 times

literally the first game to ever make me cry, didn't even know i even had emotions up until this point IT FEELS AMAZING

It’s one of those games where explaining why it’s amazing would ruin the experience for others.
Go in blind, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind experience.

And please, don’t play in fullscreen.

why is game so short and i cant ever play it again once i beat it but its very sad wah

why tf is the "DOCUMENT.oneshot.txt" just a darn shortcut to something??? and it doesnt even load, like wtf is this, i verified my game files, reinstalled it. And even tried resetting my data but nothing???? wtf, i want my money back

A gem and underrated masterpiece. Topical today more than ever and hits all the right notes. One of the best games I have EVER played hands down.

if you are looking for a game that captures your heart. this is the one. it takes fourth wall breaking elements and makes it into a puzzle/story game. this game is not just good. its amazing. and you really build a strong deep connection with niko as you go along. i would strongly recommend. 10/10

Very compelling story, meta elements very well incorporated imo ^^ I love games that include the person behind the screen into the story, and OneShot is no exception! My only problem is one of the endings doesn't work for me, but I think that's a problem with my computer :( Anyways great game, made me cry :)

Quite the game honestly, this one of the very few which almost made me cry

anyways im finally happy of seeing a self aware game of it actually interacting with your system, nice twist finally

there are a few technical flaws for a game which presents itself of being very aware but that is only if you are very keen eyed and it is not really any distracting from gameplay or story

It is a cute and fun game where u really bond with the main character .
I wish it had more and bettter Puzzles tho.

I first discovered OneShot by accident. I found it on sale on the Switch before I got steam and was like, "Eh why not it's only $7." And now here I am... Niko OneShot brainrot and all because this game was just that good. From super creative puzzles to a super complex but easy to follow story, to somehow one of the hardest choices of my lie up to that point, to the ending that made me cry.

Goodbye Niko... I'll never forget you...

I wasn’t prepared for OneShot. Not really.

I played it once and thought it was cute, clever, and had a cool art style. It stuck with me a little, but not deeply. Then I came back for the Solstice route—and it completely changed how I saw the game.

The way OneShot talks to you, needs you, pulls you into its world... it’s wild. It’s not just breaking the fourth wall—it’s giving you a hug and quietly asking, “Can you help me?” And before you know it, you’re attached. Not just to the story, but to Niko.

Niko’s one of those characters that kind of slips under your skin without you realizing it. They’re gentle, sweet, scared, and trying their best in a place they don’t understand. And the way the game makes you part of that world—using your desktop, writing files, calling you out by name—it makes everything feel real. Like you’re not just playing for Niko’s sake, but because you care about them.

And the ending—that ending. Watching Niko walk off the screen, fading into the unknown after everything we’d been through together… I sat there, motionless. There was a lump in my throat. A deep, strange ache I didn’t expect from a pixel game with soft music and cute dialogue. But it hit me, and it stayed.

It’s a short game. It doesn’t scream for your attention or try to be flashy. But it’s so full of heart. If you let yourself sink into it, it might just leave a little mark on your soul.

Thank you, Niko. I hope you made it home safe.

I loved the world and the characters. The music made me extremely immersed and all of the art was charming. Normally I don't enjoy reading a buncha books in video games but the integration of lore was well-executed and made the lore worth learning. The memories of this game will continue living within the players and hopefuly Niko.

its honestly one of the best and most emotional games i have ever played, its not long and i recommend it to everyone

OneShot is an amazing game. Oneshots become a new all time favorite game for me. It has a great story and has a very interesting way to do puzzles. Either way I highly recommend playing OneShot.

words cannot express how much i love this game and how much it means to me. just go play it.

An emotional and unforgettable experience
I feel like I'm robbing the dev for paying just 10€
Genuinely one of the games of all time

this game looks so fun but im terrible at puzzle games and dont want to play the whole game with a walkthrough on my second monitor

This is definitely one of the greatest indie games ever created in my opinion. The story is compelling, the characters are immersive and the bond you form with Niko during the game is just unreal. The puzzles are a masterpiece, eventhough i did have to look up hints for some of them i never felt frustrated or that they were too difficult. The game seemingly switches from cozy to very tense all throughout the game making it so you'll never feel bored or that it's all too linear.

In short: amazing game, hats off to the devs

Amazing game, just down right cinematic masterpiece, i left the game in my library for months and now i just couldn't stop playing it until the end, thank god indie game developers have passion and determination to make games just like the One shot team

i like this game, it's really good game

so excuse me not knowing what to say i haven't played the game in a bit, i know with profile like mine it's suprising.

i lied. i did play it yesterday... yet didn't read dialogue on purpose i had to get footage and screenshots

it was really fun to play this game i finished it mulitple times and solstice was good but due to me not having feelings i didn't cry once. but ending left me, i don't know what to say i just couldn't decide it was hard so i opened reddit like the user(loser) i am to see which one to pick better i think it was returning the sun

and i liked the pancake episode

hope you relized that this is pointless and i don't know what to say, am i a real fan at this point? not being able to say anything about the game isn't a good sign

you should play it even though im faking being a fan i guess. sadly.

so just don't froget the tube of water in your playthrough please

i played both oneshot and oneshot world machine and got all achivements because i love this game.

one of the most amazing and complex stories i've ever had the pleasure of playing through. the way the game interacts with both you, the player, and the actual files itself is nothing less than a pure masterpiece.

This game literally changed my perspective on reality.
also I cried a lot

the game has very unique puzzles and has one of if not THE best story ive ever seen in a game
very much recommended to give it a shot (ONE shot even...)

for 2-5 hours (including solstice) of your time you get an unforgettable experience that could make you cry, incredibly well built story and character design

I've had this game sit in my head for almost a decade at this point and never once made the effort to write a review for this thing.

Firstly, OneShot is good, REALLY good.
Probably the best RPG Maker game you can play period, and I mean *period*.

It isn't the best technically, there isn't any combat, there are surely better ones with puzzles, or "deeper" narratives, or heavier themes, and I have plenty of games I would consider better in different aspects, but none of them have the same impact this game has.
Niko and the world that you are given is indescribably rich in the impression it leaves with you, if you go in blind and let the game do its job then you don't need to try to like or connect with Niko, you just do. Something that a game excels in over anything else is responsibility, but never is it something that is often touched on or acknowledged, here though you are responsible for Niko.
You feel the weight of responsibility in OneShot and I think that is exactly why this game matters, why this story is so important and valuable for me, I haven't reopened this game once in 7 years of writing this review but I still feel the responsibility that I had for Niko, the love I have for their safety and happiness.

OneShot knows what it is, and that's why I see it as a genuine 10/10.
I'm living today because the voice this game gave me has stuck with me through time, good and bad.

I finally played OneShot and I had a fantastic time ! Be careful, spoilers ahead:
- First the story, it was amazing, and it's important since this game is extremely story-focused ! I had no idea there was a separate New Game+ ending, and it was a very nice surprise hehe. I like when stories have a sad turn, and this one had it, although the ending choice for Niko was for me very very obvious, I didn't have to think long. Niko is also super cute :3

- I'm a huge sucker for gameplay and I have to admit this one didn't really have anything involving gameplay mechanics, it's 95% about the adventure. There are some puzzles here and there but nothing crazy, so I wish there was more gameplay involved, but that's only me liking games like that !

- The soundtrack doesn't have something crazy, but it wasn't bad either, nice ambiance^^

- I love meta stuff, when the game requires you to do something on your computer, so that was always amazing moments when I had to do that, a lot of fun and required you to really think sometimes ! Please games, do more of that hehe

In the end, a very emotional adventure with a super cutie with us, very well-crafted and connected between the two endings. I highly recommend :3