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The Stanley Parable

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App ID 221910
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Galactic Cafe
Franchise The Stanley Parable
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Source Engine
Last Changenumber 28970368
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 23:57:39 UTC ()
Release Date 17 October 2013 – 15:45:00 UTC ()
😍 90.76%
45k reviews
29
In-Game

The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

Additional Information

Developer Galactic Cafe
gamedir ValveTestApp221910
metacritic_name The Stanley Parable
icon empty string
controller_support full
metacritic_score 88
NoServers No
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-stanley-parable?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
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VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
community_visible_stats Yes
sourcegame Yes
thirdpartycdkey Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Galactic Cafe
Store Release Date 17 October 2013 – 15:44:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Indie (23)
Store Genres Adventure (25), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 17 October 2013 – 15:45:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 9 November 2022 – 23:12:33 UTC () (1668035553)
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Detected Technologies (?) Source Engine, CEF SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 28 April 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 1541646
  • configuration:
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    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 4 May 2013 – 21:11:53 UTC (), in changelist #211335

Supported Languages

12 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Danish Yes Yes
Dutch Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Polish Yes Yes
Portuguese - Portugal Yes Yes
Turkish Yes Yes
Ukrainian Yes Yes

Tags

🤡 Comedy 📚 Narration 🌱 Indie 🚶 Walking Simulator 🙌 First-Person 😃 Funny 🫂 Psychological 🎭 Satire 📚 Dynamic Narration 🗺️ Adventure 🔚 Multiple Endings 🗺 Exploration 👤 Singleplayer 🧞 Choices Matter 📚 Story Rich 🤏 Short 🫠 Surreal 🌫 Atmospheric 🧩 Puzzle 😌 Casual

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Captions available Steam Cloud Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Remote Play on TV Family Sharing HDR rendering

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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Assets
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Trailers
2029779 ↴
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2029690 ↴
trailer_nameThe Stanley Parable "Raphael Trailer"
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Steam charts

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  • 29 players right now
  • 83 24-hour peak
  • 4,818 all-time peak 18 October 2013
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Store data

  • 69,146 followers
  • #3193 in top sellers
  • 41,603 positive reviews
  • 3,398 negative reviews
  • 92.45% positive reviews

Twitch stats

  • 0 viewers right now
  • 72 24-hour peak
  • 104,970 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • 😍 Very Positive
  • 90.76% SteamDB Rating
  • 41,603 92.4% positive reviews
  • 3,398 7.6% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
17 October 2013 – 15:45 Steam Release -
21 July 2015 – 18:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Jumbo Bundle 4 -
14 February 2017 – 06:37 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Freedom Bundle -
23 May 2017 – 22:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble GameOn Bundle -
15 October 2019 – 18:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: Humble Postmodern Bundle with Catherine Classic -

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Steam player counter indicates there are currently 29 players live playing The Stanley Parable on Steam.

The Stanley Parable had an all-time peak of 4818 concurrent players on 18 October 2013.

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