While Waiting

Released: 2/5/2025

Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

74.0

Critic Average

19 reviews

Steam User Score

342 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-6.8

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-6.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 early (21%)15 launch window (79%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 19 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.0/100. Critics score this game 6.8 points lower than Steam users.

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 19)

Luca CipicianiviaIndie Games Devel
Mar 14, 2025Launch window
77/100View review
Steam 80.7/100 · -3.7 pts
Christian DonlanviaEurogamer
Feb 26, 2025Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 80.7/100 · -20.7 pts
Jason FanelliviaBut Why Tho?
Feb 25, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 80.7/100 · -0.7 pts
Alyssa Rochelle PayneviaGameGrin
Feb 22, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 80.7/100 · -0.7 pts
Will "FncWill" HogeweideviaRectify Gaming
Feb 21, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 80.7/100 · -0.7 pts