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A Story About My Uncle

Gone North Games · May 28, 2014

A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...

Adventure First-Person Parkour Singleplayer Indie
Last tracked players
11
All-time peak
50
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Steam reviews
92.6% positive
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A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. Take help of your uncle’s mysterious inventions that let you jump incredibly high and far through beautiful scenery, uncover clues to your uncle’s whereabouts, and meet fantastical creatures that will help you on your journey.

The movement in A Story About My Uncle is a crucial part of its core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and freedom. Soar through a game world with a unique art style and a mysterious story that unravels before you.

Key features

  • Grappling hook: An empowering mechanic that gives you a sensation of speed, flow and vertigo like you’ve never experienced before.
  • Explore the world: Visit a wonderful and exciting world - from paradisal caves, to lost civilizations and harsh, mystical landscapes.
  • Emphasis on story: While searching for your uncle you will meet creatures with stories and fates of their own. Take your time to explore the world to dig deeper into the narrative.
  • Non-violent: A Story About My Uncle is a First Person game, but it is driven by non-violent gameplay and a heavy emphasis on story and atmosphere.
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Mac & Linux Support Available Now! Have You Played A Story About My Uncle? Patch Notes for Build 3717
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8
  • Processor: QuadCore 2.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X 10.8
  • Processor: QuadCore 2.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 2013 models or better

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
  • Additional Notes: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
  • Additional Notes: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
6
Achievements
15
Controller support
full
Metacritic
73
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Polish
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Budget at $2.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 36%
Value Ratio Top 0%

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Is A Story About My Uncle worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does A Story About My Uncle go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is A Story About My Uncle free to play?
A Story About My Uncle costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is A Story About My Uncle?
A Story About My Uncle is a Adventure, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed A Story About My Uncle?
A Story About My Uncle was developed by Gone North Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
What platforms does A Story About My Uncle support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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