The Stanley Parable (2013)
- Developer
- Galactic Cafe
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 45,656 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.3 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 playful and philosophical walk through a maze of narrative choices that constantly subvert your expectations and mock game conventions.
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What players say
Players praise the writing and the narrator's reactions to choices, calling it one of the funniest games they have played. The game is a walking simulator with minimal gameplay but explores themes like freedom and obedience. Some find it underwhelming or pseudo-intellectual, and players split on whether the original 2013 version is worth it over the 2022 Ultra Deluxe remake.
Screenshots
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