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About The Stanley Parable
The Stanley Parable is a first-person exploration game which ponders questions related to player agency, narrative pacing, escapism through gaming, objective-driven game design, authorial intent, and the conflict of interest between players and game creators.
Release Date
Oct 17, 2013
Developer
Galactic Cafe
Publisher
Galactic Cafe
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The Stanley Parable FAQ & buying guide

Is The Stanley Parable worth buying?

Steam
91.72% positive
'Very Positive', 2,185 reviews
Metacritic
88
Critics (IGDB)
89/100
9 critics

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What is The Stanley Parable about?

The Stanley Parable is a first-person exploration game which ponders questions related to player agency, narrative pacing, escapism through gaming, objective-driven game design, authorial intent, and the conflict of interest between players and game creators.

Comedy

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Stanley Parable?

Right now the lowest price for The Stanley Parable we're tracking is $10.61 at Gamivo. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Stanley Parable has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Stanley Parable is $7.49 at Steam on March 24, 2026. The current best price is about 42% above that low.

Is The Stanley Parable worth buying?

92% of 2,185 Steam user reviews for The Stanley Parable are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 88.

When was The Stanley Parable released?

The Stanley Parable released on October 17, 2013, developed by Galactic Cafe and published by Galactic Cafe.

What platforms is The Stanley Parable available on?

The Stanley Parable is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

When do The Stanley Parable prices drop?

The Stanley Parable last hit a new low of $7.49 on March 24, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $10.61. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Stanley Parable?

The cheapest The Stanley Parable price right now is $10.61 at Gamivo.

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GamivoBest priceโ€”$10.61Buy The Stanley Parable at Gamivo
Kinguinโ€”$15.00Buy The Stanley Parable at Kinguin

All-time low: $7.49 at Steam on Mar 24, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 42% above it.

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