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Arise: A Simple Story

Story-driven 3D puzzle-platformer about crossing obstacles by manipulating time

Piccolo Studio · Published by Untold Tales · Released Dec 3, 2020

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 3,202
Recent reviews
Very Positive
85% of 35 in 30 days
Playing now
4
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)

What is Arise: A Simple Story?

This 3D puzzle-platformer takes you through surreal, nature-themed environments. You explore, jump between platforms, and manipulate time to solve puzzles as an emotional story unfolds. Local co-op is available.

For you if...

  • +you like quiet, emotional stories told without dialogue
  • +you enjoy environmental puzzles built around changing time
  • +you want a short game with local co-op

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike tricky jumps and repeated platforming attempts
  • −you want a long, sprawling adventure

What players say

91% of 3,202 reviews are positive · 85% of 35 in the last 30 days

Players praise the wordless storytelling, music, visual style, and time-based puzzles. Common complaints focus on frustrating jumps and controls. Some players also report grapple and web glitches that block progress, along with keyboard controls they cannot remap.

Screenshots and trailer

Arise: A Simple Story

Arise: A Simple Story system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3 4340 3.6 GHz or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2 GB or AMD Radeon equivalent
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Recommended input: Controller

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5 GHz or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Recommended input: Controller

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
34
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Polish.

Tags

4 DLC available.