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About The Beginner's Guide
A metafictional account of Davey Wreden, creator of the Stanley Parable (2013), who takes the player through the games of his old friend, Coda, while giving his commentary and interpretations of them, in order to understand why he makes the bizarre, often melancholic games that he makes, and decipher Coda's personality and inner struggles.
Release Date
Oct 1, 2015
Developer
Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Publisher
Everything Unlimited Ltd.
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Is The Beginner's Guide worth buying?

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88.23% positive
'Very Positive', 23,036 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
75/100
6 critics

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What is The Beginner's Guide about?

A metafictional account of Davey Wreden, creator of the Stanley Parable (2013), who takes the player through the games of his old friend, Coda, while giving his commentary and interpretations of them, in order to understand why he makes the bizarre, often melancholic games that he makes, and decipher Coda's personality and inner struggles.

Story RichWalking SimulatorNarrationIndieAtmosphericFirst-PersonShortSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for The Beginner's Guide we're tracking is $4.99 at Steam. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

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The lowest price we've recorded for The Beginner's Guide is $4.99 at Steam on January 22, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low โ€” historically a good time to buy.

Is The Beginner's Guide worth buying?

88% of 23,036 Steam user reviews for The Beginner's Guide are positive ("Very Positive").

When was The Beginner's Guide released?

The Beginner's Guide released on October 1, 2015, developed by Everything Unlimited Ltd. and published by Everything Unlimited Ltd..

What platforms is The Beginner's Guide available on?

The Beginner's Guide is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Beginner's Guide?

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