That's Not How it Happened

That's Not How it Happened

Team TNHIH · 2022 · Beat 'em up, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Point & Click, Dating Sim

PC
Very Positive97% · 91
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About That's Not How it Happened

That's Not How It Happened features the same story from different points of view through different game genres. Brawl against a horde of bad guys as patriarch George.

Experience intrigue through a romance simulator as lovestruck son, Alan.

Solve a hidden puzzle mystery as daughter Zoey Turner to try to figure out how it DID happen!
  • A Beat 'em up/Dating Sim/ Point & Click comedy adventure game.
  • 4 Unique 2D art styles that represent each character's wacky perspective!
  • Fully voiced, including maybe a talking dinosaur.
  • Sandwich.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Aug 6, 2026
The game was free so I can't really say anything negative about it. It DOES qualify as a game I suppose. There really isn't any challenge to it. It feels like a project someone did in school to learn how to make a game. I am not saying that in itself is bad, but it all very basic and shallow. The story/plot of the game is just enough to be one; the same thing can be said about every other aspect of the game. But it wasn't really fun at all. Frankly, when I think about the time spent playing it, that is time I am never getting back.
Recommended Jun 15, 2026
Short funny game
Recommended Apr 26, 2026
Oh my gosh this game is amazing! I loved the unique artstyles and the genre switches that fit each character's recounting of events. The humor is amazing and got real laughs out of me multiple times! I understand why it's free since it is quite short but honestly I would have forked over a couple dollars for this game since I like supporting indie devs. If they ever wanted to expand this idea into a full game I'd be right there for it but I'm more than happy with what we got!
Recommended Apr 3, 2026
Super short and fun game. I liked the different art styles and gameplays although the story was kinda random and super short
Recommended Mar 26, 2026
The game is pretty short and doesn't require much effort to complete. I was looking for a beat 'em up game, but I didn't expect to stumble upon a game that mixes genres like beat 'em up, visual novel, and point & click. For a free project, it is worth spending your 20 to 30 minutes, or even less.
Recommended Mar 2, 2026
Very fun, short and sweet :)

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