A Story About My Uncle
Released May 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...
91% positive · 29K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
A Story About My Uncle launched on May 28, 2014 as a complete, self-contained first-person platforming adventure. The game was designed and shipped as a finished narrative experience with no post-launch content (DLC, expansions, or additional story chapters) ever announced or released. Post-launch developer activity consisted entirely of bug fixes, localization additions, and platform support — the most recent communication being the May 12, 2017 update that added Mac and Linux support along with additional language translations. There have been no developer posts of any kind since May 12, 2017, and no new content has ever been signaled or promised. The store description makes no mention of any planned additions. This game shipped as a complete package and has remained so.
Evidence
Game launched as a full release on May 28, 2014, described as a complete narrative experience the team worked on for nearly two years.
Last developer communication: Mac and Linux support added along with additional language translations. No future content announced.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
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.
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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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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