The Story Goes On

Hack-and-slash dungeon crawling with items that combine to change combat

Scarecrow Arts · Released Mar 2, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Apr 1, 2020
Minimum PC: Direct X 9 Compatible; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Story Goes On?

This 2D action roguelite takes you through randomly generated worlds containing prebuilt dungeons. You fight enemies and bosses, collect gold, and solve puzzles. Completing dungeons advances the story, introducing new mechanics, tougher enemies, and more complex environments.

For you if...

+you like searching for secrets and solving dungeon puzzles

Not for you if...

−you dislike permadeath and having to begin another run

What players say

72% of 61 reviews are positive

Positive reviews highlight straightforward action and mechanics that reward experimentation. More recent complaints focus on the low difficulty, with players saying enemies and bosses pose little threat.

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The Story Goes On system requirements

Minimum: Direct X 9 Compatible, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista or later
Processor: 2 Ghz Dual Core
Graphics: Direct X 9 Compatible Card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: If your toaster can't run it, there are settings to turn down the effects.

Does The Story Goes On have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does The Story Goes On run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 29
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian, French, Portuguese - Brazil, German, Dutch, Swedish.

Does The Story Goes On use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam