The Stanley Parable 2013

Released: October 17, 2013
Genres: Adventure · Indie
Platforms: Linux · PC · Mac
Developer: Galactic Cafe
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Where to buy

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Is it still worth playing?

Davey Wreden's game began as a 2011 mod for Half-Life 2 and became a standalone remake by Galactic Cafe for Windows in 2013, with an Ultra Deluxe version by Crows Crows Crows in 2022. It is first person with no combat: you press buttons and open doors while a Narrator describes your actions, and you can follow him or defy him. His commentary adapts to your choices, leading to multiple endings, six in the mod, over ten in the remake and more in Ultra Deluxe. Each ending sends Stanley back to the office, and dozens of branching paths and hidden side stories encourage repeat playthroughs. A narrator who reacts to whatever you try makes experimenting the whole game, and that is why it is worth playing today.