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We Happy Few

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2018

Should you play it?

From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.

What works

  • Unique dystopian story and world
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Immersive atmosphere and art style
  • Multiple playable characters with distinct playstyles
  • Engaging survival and crafting mechanics

Things to keep in mind

  • Numerous bugs and glitches reported
  • Repetitive environments and npc models
  • Clunky combat and inconsistent ai
  • Large open world with some empty areas
  • Overpriced at full price, better on sale

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Last update: 06/10/2026