Undertale

Time is fake. Morality is optional. Started as a kind soul. Ended as a timeline-hopping war criminal (in game).

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Started off thinking it was a cute little indie game. Ten minutes in, a goat mom offered me pie and unconditional love. Adorable. Accidentally killed someone? Congrats, now you’re on the Neutral route™. Got the "I'm not mad, just disappointed" speech by a skeleton and emotionally manipulated by a flower. Great.

Cue a reset and with that, True Pacifist. Spared everyone, became besties with a tall skeleton, a tuna with anger issues, a reptilian monster, etc. Got adopted by a goat mom and emotionally destroyed by backstory and friendship speeches. 10/10 therapy session.

Naturally, knowing that every choice I did altered the game, I followed up by murdering everything and everyone. Welcome to the Genocide Route, where you commit atrocities against monsterkind and the music slaps way too hard for how morally bankrupt you are. I defeated a skeleton, so he naturally decided to take my sanity. The game judged me. It remembers - forever.

Tried to be nice again. A red-eyed child decided we’re sharing a save file now - they remember. Cue the Soulless Pacifist run, where although you do everything right, the game remembers. Dust is stuck onto my hands. It'll never leave them.

The flower still laughs.
The save file still breathes.
The pie’s still warm.

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Play Undertale, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.
Now I sleep with one eye open and hear “MEGALOVANIA” in the walls.

10/10. Would shatter the timeline again.

This game is wonderful even though i got my ass beat by Sans several times

From the moment I first booted up Undertale, I had no idea what kind of emotional rollercoaster I was stepping into. What I assumed would be a quirky little indie RPG quickly revealed itself to be one of the most uniquely heartfelt and deeply affecting gaming experiences I’ve ever had. If you're even remotely interested in storytelling, characters, or games that genuinely innovate, this game is an absolute must-play.

The magic of Undertale lies in its deceptively simple design and its profoundly rich narrative depth. Every character, from the hilarious Sans to the earnest Papyrus and the enigmatic Flowey, feels alive with personality. The writing is razor-sharp, full of both laugh-out-loud moments and surprisingly philosophical reflections on morality, choice, and consequence.

What truly elevates the experience is the game’s combat system, which lets you choose between violence and mercy. These choices don’t just affect gameplay—they define your journey. The game remembers what you do. It reacts, it adapts, and it forces you to confront your actions in ways that few other titles even attempt. The soundtrack is another triumph—Toby Fox’s compositions are not only catchy and moving, but they carry emotional weight that enhances every scene they accompany.

Each playthrough offers something new. The differences between the Neutral, Pacifist, and Genocide routes aren't just cosmetic—they tell vastly different stories, each with its own emotional punch. The Genocide route in particular is one of the most chilling and powerful experiences I’ve ever had in gaming. It made me feel guilty for the first time in a video game. That alone speaks volumes about how impactful this title can be.

Undertale isn’t just a game—it’s a love letter to RPGs, to storytelling, and to the potential of indie development. It’s a game that made me laugh, cry, question myself, and immediately want to play it again. It has more heart and soul than many AAA titles combined. If you haven’t played it yet, you’re missing out on one of the most unforgettable experiences the medium has to offer.

Buy it. Play it. And whatever you do—stay determined.

a game about two goats, two skeletons, one fish, and one dinosaur, and an evil flower and you play as fat kid

Since i was a kid, i watched hours and hours of undertale content, bossfights, playtroughs, comics ,ect... Yet i never had chance to play it, nor it ever came to my mind to try it. but now that i did, best 12h spent in my entire life

This game was one of the key factors that got me into game development. The fact that you can make such an amazing game that is written (as in code) so horribly should be a true motivation for every person that wants to start making games.

Undertale isn't just a game—it's an emotional journey that stays with you long after the credits roll. From its quirky humor to its heartwarming characters, every aspect is crafted with love and creativity. The innovative combat system allows for non-violent resolutions, making each encounter a moral choice. The soundtrack is unforgettable, perfectly complementing the game's mood and story. Whether you're laughing at Papyrus's antics or pondering the deeper themes, Undertale offers an experience unlike any other. If you haven't played it yet, you're missing out on one of the most impactful games of the decade.

Peak fiction right here.
I've dedicated around 30 hours of my life to the switch version of this masterpiece and loved every second. Those initial 30 hours were spurred on by an around 2 and a half year obsession with everything Tobey and his fans had to offer, AUs and all.
Would recommend.
Would do again.

This game Is the reason why i'm on the internet. Thanks to a person in grade school telling me about it. Just play it, have a good time, do what you want with it... Wait till.. till that other thing... happens... Tomorrow?

This game is a pure masterpiece. From the music, gameplay, art style, and pure fun. This is the game for all sexy goat lady fans. Annoying Dog / 10. Would recommend~

I heard all these good things about this game. I heard that its a "must play" for everyone and that its the greatest game of all time. So one day, I bought the game and played it. Then I stopped playing. I was like "oh. This isnt fun to me". I didnt know why I didnt like it and how to fix it. Why did so many people like this game and why could I not enjoy any second of it?
I later realized that it wasnt my fault. It wasnt the games fault either though; undertale just isnt my type of game. Thats completely fine though!

Not the most engaging from purely gameplay perspective, but the lore, characters, music, artstyle and storytelling more than make up for it. The game has multiple endings, changing to the player's preferred playstyle. The game overall has a great way of telling the message: "It's okay to not solve everything through violence".

The game is getting close to 10 years old by now, and the characters, music and plot are still as amazing as it was in 2015.

I held my 100th review for this game specifically.

This game means everything to me and has been a major influence on who I am as a person.
I originally played Undertale in 2016, but I was pretty young and didn’t understand English at the time.

Coming back to it recently, it was nothing but pure nostalgia. Everything about it was amazing, and the endings were deeply emotional (the True Pacifist ending had me crying a little bit).

Thank you Toby Fox, for creating this masterpiece. You inspire me alot.

(Burgerpants is literally me: "I'm 19 years old and I've already wasted my entire life.")

great game with great storyline. i havent played much of the game but i plan to play way more. would recommend

I'm pretty sure millions of people have already said what I'm going to say in this review, but Undertale deserves all the praise it gets. The fantastic music, unique combat style, compelling story, and memorable characters make it one of the best games I've ever played! If you're like I was before I wrote this review and haven't played it in the almost 10 years it's been out (happy anniversary by the way), I highly recommend doing so. Toby Fox, if you're reading this... hi ^-^

i spent about 15 hours hearing Megalovania over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.
then one day i didnt hear it anymore.
good soup.
buy the soundtrack that comes with a good game.
good luck to all.

At first i thought that i wouldn't like this game but then i finally got the game and the lore the characters are amazing even the boss fights are really good highly recommend this game! Thanks Toby!

Undertale is an amazing darling indie title. Its story is truly one of the best that I have seen portrayed in a video game. I highly suggest going into this game blind, or knowing the bare minimum, as it adds to the experience. Every character is written well, and the whole game is genuinely a masterpiece. This is one of the best video games I’ve ever played, and I would recommend to anyone who loves classic styled games, RPGs, and even platformers.

Good Story Telling You Can Also Get A Good Guess Of what The Characters Sound Like With there Difrent sfx For Speaking Very Fun Bosses And Slow Paced Gameplay if you want it to be

Przez tą grę wiem że można pierw coś brutalnie pobić, ale jak się to przeprosi i pocieszy to wszystko jest OK.

Play when you're bored. If you've already caught up with the story, wait until you forget the entire lore and replay it. Awesome game

If I had access to all of the paper, pens and pencils in the whole world, I would never, ever, EVER be able to write down in clear words the amount of emotional impact this game has had on my personality, my loved ones, and my entire life. Believe me, I have tried, in a long email I tried sending to Toby that he probably never read. This game is so strangely beautiful in a way I would never ever have expected from my first exposure to it. I mean this when I say - UNDERTALE will always and forever be my favorite video game ever created - and that is an understatement. I. LOVE. UNDERTALE.

One day, I'll get 𝓫𝓮𝓹𝓲𝓼 tattooed onto my chest.

stop reading the reviews and buy the game

Great game, shit community.

Best soundtrack ever. Story is also very good. idk why but i like the pixel graphics. Everyone should play this game atleast once.

AMAZING GAME
I really liked the story, characters, gameplay and the unexpected turns this game took, and that's only by finishing one ending!!
Can't wait to try more endings.
I really recommend this game it's so good. and cool.
and Mettaton <3

Это игра можно сказать как подземная сказка, где ты проходишь уровни, боссов и т. д. В игре так-то много концовок но есть 3 основных; пацифист (хорошая), геноцид (плохая), нейтрал (нейтральная). Мне очень нравится эта игра, и надеюсь что разработчик будет иногда делать обновления. =)

Sorry Undertale haters ( which Is No one because this game is one of those game Which You Possibly Can't hate on ) I Could not give this game a low review, Lowest I could Give is a 10000000000000000(With lots of Zeros) out of 10. I Bought this on a sale it was for like 0.99 cents I would Refund and Buy the Game with the whole prize if Its possible This game is TOO GOOD! well Enough don't continue reading Reviews Just play the Game already!!

In 2015 I was in 5th grade and found this game and got really into it, I had no way of playing it.
It may have taken 10 years for me to beat the game, but it was so worth it...

thank you

As a kid born with Devil May Cry, GTA, Resident Evil, and God of War, I never thought that text-based games like Undertale would be my kind of game. The simple graphics and heavy focus on story didn’t appeal to me at all. Plus, my English wasn’t great at the time, so I had no interest in trying it.

But eventually, many years later, I gave it a shot. And at first, I hated it; sorry about that, but for me, there was too much dialogue, which is technically still acceptable if most of the dialogue did not feel unnecessary and didn’t seem to affect the story.

To clarify, if you're the type of person who loves diving deep into character backstories (such as learning about their favorite foods), you'll probably enjoy this aspect. But if you are that type of people who don't give a damn about other people's business (like me), sitting through their stories feels like pure torture as every time they open up, I will be like, “I don’t freakin care about what food you like to eat or what sport you prefer to watch, just tell me how to get the hell out of this damn place!”

However, as I played more, I realized that these little conversations gave the characters real personality, making the world feel alive rather than dull. This is when the magic begins; the more you play, the closer you get to each character. But still, if you really don't care about them, it's just putting useless information into your brain.

The combat was another surprise. It looked like a bunch of mini-games, but it actually required skill and attention. The game balanced story, dialogue, and gameplay better than I expected.

Still, I found it a bit too simplistic for my taste. The game relies heavily on reading, so this might not be for you if you’re not a fan of lengthy dialogues.

Relying on reading is one thing, but the worst part is that stories lacked major twists or surprises, making the overall experience feel predictable, resulting in whatever you read becoming unnecessary information. I know this game has multiple endings, but that's not the point. The real issue is how predictable it is—"kill = bad" is way too simple. Games like Fallout or Elder Scrolls do it better, where choices aren’t clearly right or wrong, just shades of gray. Your actions don’t always lead to expected outcomes, and there’s no moral scoreboard judging you.

While it wasn’t my favorite, I can see why people love it—it’s unique, charming, and different from most games I’ve played.

if you haven't played this after almost 10 years and somehow haven't been spoiled yet just play it its one of the best games of all time. and play deltarune after too just trust me.

This is literally one of the best games I've ever played, and has influenced my taste in gaming and writing FOR YEARS. If you want an emotional, funny, and engaging story, PLEASE PLAY. It's not even that long of a game, and it's so worth it.
Thank you, Toby Fox, for one of the best games I've ever got the pleasure to experience. I'm so excited for Deltarune.

Not for Me, but I get the Appeal

Undertale clearly has an insanely dedicated, cult-like following for a reason, but I don’t think I was the target audience for this game. I found some of the themes really strange and uncomfortable, and the rest of this review will probably be more subjective than anything else. Personally, I had a really bad time, and if it wasn’t for the amazing soundtrack and the game’s popularity, I wouldn’t have slogged through it or even spent the dollar I did during the last Steam sale to pick it up.

This game is really weird. Most of the characters were annoying and a lot of the humour just wasn’t for me, I also found the dialogue really tedious to get through at times. I had a handful of favourite characters that I really enjoyed, but they weren’t enough to make me actually care about the cast. The game’s writing clearly resonates with a lot of people, but I just wasn't feeling it. For context, and for those who’ve played the game before, I apparently ended up with the Papyrus ending. This might be why I didn’t enjoy the story as much? If I ever return to the game and try a different ending, I’ll update this review with my new thoughts on how it changes the experience and if I liked the game more.

Gameplay-wise, this game just wasn't doing it for me either. There were some really cool gameplay mechanics and concepts, but you can’t change the controls or any of your settings, which made the game feel really clunky. Maybe it’s a skill issue on my part, but I kept fumbling over the different buttons because I’m not used to primarily using my right hand for actions not related to my mouse, so it felt really uncomfortable.

I can understand why people like Undertale, but I just can’t relate. I went in basically blind, tried my best to keep an open mind, and still had a bad time. That being said, the one thing I absolutely loved was the music. The soundtrack is incredible, and the sound design was on point the entire time. It was easily the best part of the game for me and I'll for sure be listening to it more often on different platforms.

My recommendation overall? If the fandom and memes interest you, this is probably your type of game. If you’re looking for some weird, cryptid, fever-dream experience, you’ve found it. But if you want something immersive and serious, I don’t know if I can recommend it.

Personal Overall Experience: Disappointing - 3/10

Good music, good story, good gameplay!

I discovered Undertale through its amazing soundtrack on YouTube. At first, the game didn’t seem like my type, but I gave it a try during a sale—and it blew me away! The story, gameplay, and music are all top-tier. An unforgettable experience!

Best RPG of all time. Music is perfect, story is great, game is 10/10.

i like the gameplay and good story and one of the best games i ever played

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☐ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☑ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☑ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
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☐ 1525
☐ 73848237402730
☑ 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

Beautiful. This was my first time playing the game and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are well written. They made me laugh, they made me cry, they truly captivated me. The music for the game is probably some of the best I've ever heard, and listening to a lot of the most popular tracks in game after hearing them in videos and content all over social media was very satisfying. And the story...oh my goodness...it broke my heart and then just as easily put it back together. I regret not being able to play this way sooner, and I won't lie, I had some negative opinions about the game at first, but I'm very glad I gave it an honest chance. This will stick with me for years to come. 10/10 <3

I remember the very first time I played undertale, i had no PC nor any console, so yeh, i played it emmulated in my cellphone (sorry toby fox) but lemme tell ya, i still remember the first time i finished the neutral run and my eyes started glowing. The story, the characters, the everything!
This game changed my life, it was the first time i could see how bad of a person i was and it made me change. Unironicaly I am a better person because of this game. All my love for you, Undertale.

Undertale is a unique indie RPG that blends classic turn based combat with innovative bullet hell mechanics, allowing players to choose between fighting or peacefully resolving conflicts.
The game’s story, soundtrack, and character development are nothing short of a masterpiece, creating an unforgettable emotional journey. I played through the Pacifist, Neutral, and Genocide routes, and each one left me with a completely different feeling ranging from warmth and joy to guilt and sorrow. Few games make choices feel this impactful, and Undertale does it brilliantly.
I highly recommend playing it,this is the best indie RPG I've ever experienced.
8.5/10

wow. just wow. what a beautiful game this is. i've only done neutral and pacifist route. i do not want to do genocide, because i feel bad, but wow, what a beautiful game this is.

The graphics might not be the best when compared to other games but the story is very good the choices you make throughout the story will have an impact on the ending unlike other AAA RPG games. This is a very unique game with a different twist on combat. The puzzles were quite interesting and there are a decent amount of clues that can help you solve them. For 99 cents, this is a great deal and I highly recommend that you get the game and try it out.

Playing undertale again fills me with determination. I have this game on CD but I couldn't resist buying it on steam too. Time to finish it again. (and for adorable emojis) This is a game that changed my life completely. When I was just a kiddo I wished to experience this adventure, I spent countless nights imagining that I'm part of this world. I made fanarts, I did roleplays with friends I was so invested in a crazy but beautiful fandom. This game really changed my lonely childhood, It really filled me with hope. The soundtrack is so nostalgic, It's breath taking. I'm almost an adult but I still find that little part of me that wishes this game was real. It's really one of the best games I ever played. I will cherish it forever I recommend it to everyone.

UNDERTALE

Gameplay: 5/10
Story: 7/10
Graphics: 5/10
Environment: 7/10
Optimization: 10/10
I had heard about Undertale from everywhere—it was on my wishlist for a long time. I finally bought it during the 2025 Spring Sale when its price dropped to just 99 cents, a deal I couldn’t pass up. Based on the overwhelming praise, I expected a story unlike any other. But for most of my playthrough, I didn’t understand the hype. Up until the second-to-last level, I felt let down—the story seemed good, but nothing groundbreaking.

Then came the final level. My perspective changed completely. What a masterpiece.

The last fight was the most difficult part of the game, pushing me to my limits. Even now, I wake up in a cold sweat, haunted by the music, the laughter, the sheer intensity of it all. The experience was unforgettable.

Undertale doesn’t rely on flashy graphics—it’s a pixel-art game with incredibly simple controls, so intuitive that even a child could play. But the music? Absolutely phenomenal. The characters? Deep, memorable, and full of personality. Out of all of them, Sans won my heart. The beauty of this game is that you don’t need a guide or prior knowledge. You just dive in blind, and your choices shape the outcome. No two playthroughs are the same.

The two most talked-about endings—the Pacifist and Genocide routes—sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Pacifist Ending delivers a heartwarming conclusion, the Genocide route was my favorite. What a brutal, yet poetic way to end the game.

No matter how you play, Undertale is a one-of-a-kind experience. The story runs deep, with three main routes and countless variations depending on your choices. If you’ve never played it, take this as your sign—buy it, go in blind, and let the game leave its mark on you.

A game I wholeheartedly recommend. 8/10.

It's a great game, with a good story, and the option to really choose your own path in so many ways. I've known about this game for a long time, and finally bought it March 15, 2025. Worth it.

Humor at it's peak. I don't know why but it's just really. really. funny. The story seems pretty interesting. I haven't played that far in yet. Music is also great. All around just a good game. Happy i caught it on a super sale.




Blue stop signs.

great gameplay, amazing ost, overall amazing storyline

Holy game, I love Undertale, I downloaded it like 6 years ago, but I lost that Steam account, bought Undertale again because it is just THAT good. If you haven't played Undertale yet do so now, because It only costs a dollar and is definently worth more than 20. Play it, enjoy it and after play Deltarune.

One of my all-time favourites. A lot of games have touched my heart over the years but I don't think any of them can hold a candle to the feeling i had when i beat this game for the first time. Ever since then, I've basically been SUBMERGED in the depths of this game's insanely passionate fanbase and incredible fanworks for like, 9 years now LMAO. A beautiful work of art and a monument for indie games. If I could meet the small white dog that made this, I'd give it lots of pats, and a big hug <3