Thomas Was Alone

 iOS
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Apple'N'Apps
    May 20, 2014
    100
    Thomas Was Alone improves iPad gaming as a whole making it an absolute must buy, and now Thomas doesn’t need to be alone ever again.
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  2. 148Apps
    May 28, 2014
    90
    Mike Bithell's creative platformer is a fantastic experience because of its writing.
  3. Arcade Sushi
    May 20, 2014
    90
    Thomas Was Alone is freakin’ fantastic. It has an engaging story, vibrant and memorable graphics, and well thought out gameplay that will make it hard to stop playing. It’s a great purchase for gamers of all shapes and sizes.
  5. TouchArcade
    May 15, 2014
    90
    It’s worth every penny you put in, and you’ll get a good three or four hours of enjoyment, along with a heartwarming tale of friendship.
  6. Grab It Magazine
    Jul 28, 2014
    80
    When I had finished with Thomas was Alone, I wanted more. I wanted the story to go on forever. I’m sure, even as a baby, I have never cared as much for a set of blocks as I did here. It’s a case study on how grand ideas and important themes can be carried by even the simplest of designs when its heart is in the right place.
  7. God is a Geek
    May 16, 2014
    80
    Not much has changed, but that’s a good thing. To tamper with the formula would be doing a disservice to the great work that first came to people’s attention, two years ago. If this gets the lonely quadrilateral in the hands of more folk, then that’s a good thing.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 15, 2014
    80
    An eminently entertaining slab of balanced indie-platforming fun, Thomas Was Alone feels like it should have been on mobile from day one.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best iOS Game of 2014
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#70 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 8 out of 27
  1. AlBal665
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Thomas Was Alone is a lovely game all about working together to solve puzzles. It’s perfect for kids and adults alike and is even narrated byThomas Was Alone is a lovely game all about working together to solve puzzles. It’s perfect for kids and adults alike and is even narrated by Danny Wallace, which is pretty cool.… Full Review »
  2. IanW
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    I'm not entirely sure why Thomas Was Alone has such a low user rating. Considering it's characters are essentially geometric shapes, theI'm not entirely sure why Thomas Was Alone has such a low user rating. Considering it's characters are essentially geometric shapes, the 'shapes' ooze character & charm. Much like it's characters the gameplay is simple yet effective but it's the writing that really sets it apart.… Full Review »
  3. creaturekyle
    Aug 4, 2014
    9
    Plays as if it were made for iOS. More fluid than both the PS3 and PC versions. Funny, enjoyable, and emotionally compelling, in an odd sortPlays as if it were made for iOS. More fluid than both the PS3 and PC versions. Funny, enjoyable, and emotionally compelling, in an odd sort of way. Excellent port of an excellent game.… Full Review »
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