A Story Beside (2022)

- Developer
- Wayward Prophet
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 310 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam

The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A gentle, introspective journey through a life lived quietly, where small choices and heartfelt connections carry emotional weight.
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What players say
Players call it a heartfelt story about living life as an NPC in an RPG, delivering a bittersweet emotional punch that makes most cry. Reviews note the slow walking speed and occasional lack of direction, but the touching narrative and multiple endings keep people coming back.
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