Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me

About

Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me is a brief narrative-driven game that follows Katrina, a high school student whose seemingly flawless life takes a tense turn. Over the course of 5-10 minutes, you’ll observe interactions between Katrina and her classmates, whose polite small talk gradually reveals underlying friction. The gameplay focuses on dialogue and environmental details, letting players piece together the subtle but growing discomfort between characters. A simple setup hides a sharper edge as the story unfolds. The game’s strength lies in its concise storytelling and unsettling atmosphere. Writer-director Egg packs a surprising amount of tension into a short runtime, using quiet moments and character glances to build unease. Player ratings often note the abrupt but effective shift in tone, with many highlighting the twist as a standout moment. While brief, the experience leaves an impression, especially for those who enjoy character studies with a dark undercurrent.