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Storyteller

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Nintendo Switch, Android • 2023

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Quick resume

Storyteller is an award-winning puzzle game about building stories. Start with a title, settings and characters and create a story that fits the story’s description. Play with stories of love, intrigue, crime, monsters, betrayal, and more!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Adventure, Point-and-click, Visual Novel, Simulator, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative puzzle mechanics
    • Charming art style and animations
    • Engaging narrative and literary references
    • Pleasant music and narrator
    • Encourages experimentation and multiple solutions

    Cons

    • Very short gameplay (~2 hours)
    • Limited replayability and content
    • Some achievements feel artificial or frustrating
    • Lack of sandbox or user-generated content
    • Price considered high for length by many players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      2

      "Players choose outfits and dialogue options, but story is linear and predetermined."

      Capsule for memories memories

      "Players arrange characters and scenes to create stories within given constraints, allowing some freedom but within preset story goals."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, crafting, and experimentation, providing a satisfying challenge."

      Capsule for Return to Mysterious Island Return to Mysterious Island

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and experimentation to solve, with increasing challenge toward the end."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Single-player experience focused on personal puzzle solving without competitive elements."

      Capsule for The Guest The Guest

      "Single-player puzzle experience focused on personal problem solving without competitive elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Game is short (2-3 hours), with limited replayability and content; players often complete it quickly and desire more content."

      Capsule for Accident Accident

      "Game is short (~2 hours), with limited replayability; players often finish quickly and desire more content."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Primarily single-player experience; some mention playing with friends for fun but no cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Surgeon Simulator Surgeon Simulator

      "Primarily single-player; some players mention playing with friends but no built-in cooperative mechanics."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players creatively combine character traits and choices to craft unique story paths and endings."

      Capsule for BAD END THEATER BAD END THEATER

      "Players creatively combine characters and scenes to craft stories; multiple solutions and experimentation encouraged."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, enjoyable distraction with charming story and atmosphere."

      Capsule for Dungeons of Dreadrock Dungeons of Dreadrock

      "Players enjoy the charming, relaxing atmosphere and imaginative storytelling as a form of pleasant distraction."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no pressure or obligation reported."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no pressure or obligation reported."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying different endings and exploring story branches; players experiment with choices and puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for At Home Alone Final At Home Alone Final

      "Encouraged to try different story combinations and puzzle solutions; players enjoy tinkering with possibilities."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration of limited environments with some narrative discovery."

      Capsule for The Charnel House Trilogy The Charnel House Trilogy

      "Some discovery in story outcomes and hidden achievements, but limited map or environment exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Artistic expression is central to the game’s theme; players express themselves through narrative choices affecting character development."

      Capsule for The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence

      "Players express creativity through story construction and character placement, though within predefined assets."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features imaginative fiction, surreal story elements, and humorous fantasy scenarios."

      Capsule for Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât

      "Game involves imaginative fiction, fairy tales, and literary references in a stylized comic-book format."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal community or social features."

      Capsule for Frederic: Resurrection of Music Frederic: Resurrection of Music

      "Mostly solo play; some social sharing and playing with friends mentioned but no strong community features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics, though limited by short length."

      Capsule for The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn character interactions, though limited by short content."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary puzzle gameplay."

      Capsule for We Were Here Together We Were Here Together

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary puzzle gameplay."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for Zup! 2 Zup! 2

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No close relationship building; social interactions are minimal and surface-level."

      Capsule for The Trolley Solution The Trolley Solution

      "No close relationship formation; social interaction is minimal and surface-level at best."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; purely individual puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Crayon Physics Deluxe Crayon Physics Deluxe

      "No leadership or management roles; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through levels and unlocking new puzzles, but no extensive item or upgrade systems."

      Capsule for PICO PARK:Classic Edition PICO PARK:Classic Edition

      "Progression through unlocking new puzzles and achievements, but no complex item or upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players describe the game as cozy, calming, and relaxing with soothing music and art."

      Capsule for Paper Trail Paper Trail

      "Players describe the game as cozy, charming, and relaxing with pleasant music and art."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, animations, and soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Swords and Sandals Immortals Swords and Sandals Immortals

      "Enjoyable visual style, animations, and soundtrack provide sensory pleasure and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Little Nightmares Little Nightmares

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-written story and character interactions."

      Capsule for Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis

      "Strong narrative immersion through creating and interpreting multiple mini-stories and literary references."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to solve puzzles and progress through story."

      Capsule for The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

      "Requires logical thinking and planning to arrange story elements to meet puzzle goals."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

      Capsule for LEAVES - The Journey LEAVES - The Journey

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Many players feel the game is overpriced for its short length and limited content."

      Capsule for Finding Frankie Finding Frankie

      "Many players feel the game is overpriced for its short length and limited content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Violence is present in story themes but gameplay focuses on narrative and relationships rather than combat."

      Capsule for Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll

      "Some violent story elements exist but gameplay focuses on story construction rather than combat."

    • Survival

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      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

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      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026