Indie · 2013
The Stanley Parable
In short: The Stanley Parable is an Indie game by Galactic Cafe, released in 2013 on PC. It takes about 3 hours to beat. Critics rate it 88/100.
The Stanley Parable is a first-person interactive story game. Being initially released in 2011 as a modification for Half-Live 2, it was entirely remade in 2013, featuring updated graphics and more content. The game follows Stanley, an office worker whose job boils down to pressing buttons on the keyboard depending on…
Key facts
- Released
- 17 October 2013
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 3 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Galactic Cafe
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
- Steam reviews
- 92% positive (44,982 reviews)
- Best price
- $14.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 3h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Stanley Parable?
Expect about 3 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Stanley Parable with friends?
No, The Stanley Parable is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Stanley Parable on?
The Stanley Parable is available on PC.
Where to buy The Stanley Parable for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $14.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is The Stanley Parable a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88. On Steam, 92% positive (44,982 reviews).
What games are like The Stanley Parable?
In the same spirit: The Forgotten City, BackfireWall and When the Darkness comes.



