It was a human. similar games & best alternatives

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It was a human.

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

A short SF psychedelic interrogation ADV game that focuses on the interrogation of a suspect in a dismemberment murder case. The protagonist is a lieutenant colonel, tasked with interrogating the suspect. The protagonist needs to find out why she killed the two men and how she committed the crime.

What works

  • Deep and thought-provoking narrative
  • Multiple endings encouraging replay
  • Unique psychedelic and surreal atmosphere
  • Philosophical and psychological themes
  • Affordable price point

Things to keep in mind

  • Heavy use of ai-generated art causing visual inconsistency
  • Lack of convenience features like manual save and skip text
  • Some pacing issues and uneven story execution
  • Minimal gameplay beyond reading and choice selection
  • Bugs affecting ending sequences

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It was a human.: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 27/08/2026