A Story Beside Reviews
Step into the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper in a quiet mountain village, as she reflects upon a lifetime of poignant memories, heartwarming friendships, and bittersweet choices — proving along the way that you don't have to slay dragons to be the hero of your own story.
App ID | 634410 |
App Type | GAME |
Developers | Wayward Prophet |
Publishers | Wayward Prophet |
Categories | Single-player, Steam Cloud, Partial Controller Support |
Genres | Casual, Indie, Adventure |
Release Date | 24 May, 2022 |
Platforms | Windows |
Supported Languages | English |

296 Total Reviews
284 Positive Reviews
12 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
A Story Beside has garnered a total of 296 reviews, with 284 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
569 minutes
Ugh. The last 10 minutes of the last chapter was just me SOBBING. This was absolutely amazing,. The story line was enchanting and the characters truly seemed to be fleshed out, almost as though they were truly alive. I'm too busy blowing my nose to think of anything smarter to say, so 10/10!! <3
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
3244 minutes
I don't know if I'll ever find the words to describe how this story made me feel. I don't think I've ever genuinely sobbed or wholeheartedly smiled at a story like this ever- not a movie, not a novel, and certainly never a video game.
It's only been a few years since its release (though truthfully it feels as though a decade has passed), but I've revisited this game countless times. I only appreciate it more as the years pass, and I imagine that will continue to be the case. I hope that in my old age, no matter how the world changes and technology advances, I will be able to revisit this game and rediscover it with an entirely new perspective.
Living as Lyric, even if only for a few hours at a time, has had a profound and lasting impact on me, and I hope that it will have the same effect on any who choose to start their journey in Pyreside.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
527 minutes
An incredible, moving and deeply emotional story. The atmosphere, the music, the small town vibe - it's all there and it feels amazing.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive