About This Game
Quick Overview
In Their Shoes is a narrative-focused indie game built around short, everyday stories set in a Milan-like city. Instead of action or big dramatic missions, the game is about small human moments: conversations, doubts, relationships, social pressure, identity, and personal choices. You play through 7 characters, with 49 short choice-based “Moments”, each around 5 minutes long.
What makes it different is the way it turns ordinary life into the main gameplay. You are not saving the world here — you are stepping into different people’s thoughts, feelings, and situations, then making choices that shape how their stories connect. It also includes a timeline puzzle where you piece moments together across four
Who Should Play This Game?
In Their Shoes is best for players who enjoy visual novels, interactive fiction, emotional storytelling, and choice-based games with a more realistic style. If you like games that focus on people, conversations, and small details instead of combat or exploration, this one fits well.
It is also a good pick for players who want something thoughtful, short-session friendly, and different from typical story games. But if you want fast gameplay, action, deep puzzles, or big cinematic drama, this may feel too slow or too grounded.
Performance on PC
In Their Shoes is very light on PC. The Steam requirements list Windows 10/11, a 4 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB dedicated GPU memory, DirectX 10, and only 2 GB storage. It also supports macOS 11 or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
Because it is a 2D, story-driven game, most modern PCs and laptops should run it smoothly. You do not need a powerful gaming setup, and it should be comfortable for players who mostly play indie or visual novel-style games.