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The Stanley Parable is an interactive drama with no combat or action to speak of apart from walking around and interacting with everyday objects. You guide a silent protagonist, Stanley, while a discouraging narration plays in your ear. As you discover diverging pathways you must decide whether to disobey the narrator's suggestions or not.
Unfortunately, The Stanley Parable is not available on Android or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 31/07/2011, updated in 2022
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Puzzle and Narrative
Accessibility: 21 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Hello Cakebread (@HelloCakebread)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of The Stanley Parable but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our The Stanley Parable Accessibility Report.
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