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The Stanley Parable

Released October 17, 2013 on PC, Linux and Mac

About The Stanley Parable

The Stanley Parable is a first-person adventure game with indie and comedy elements, playable in single player on Linux, PC, and Mac. It was released on October 17, 2013, and was developed by Galactic Cafe and published by Galactic Cafe and Klei Entertainment. It is the lead entry in the series of the same name.

The game centers on an office setting where the player moves through rooms and corridors while a narrator comments on each decision. Players can either follow the narrator's instructions or go their own way, and the choices shape which path the story takes and how it ends. The tone leans on humor and on the tension between the narrator's directions and the player's own wishes.

The game is available on PC, Mac, and Linux. Its structure rewards repeated play, since different decisions lead to different outcomes and endings. The adventure is built around exploration and choice rather than combat or traditional puzzles.

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The Stanley Parable FAQ

When did The Stanley Parable come out?

The Stanley Parable came out on October 17, 2013.

What platforms is The Stanley Parable on?

The Stanley Parable came out on PC, Linux and Mac.

Who made The Stanley Parable?

The Stanley Parable is developed by Galactic Cafe and published by Galactic Cafe and Klei Entertainment.

Is The Stanley Parable multiplayer?

No. The Stanley Parable is single player only.

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