A Story Beside
Released May 2022
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.
95% positive · 312 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
A Story Beside is a narrative adventure game developed solo by David Grund over approximately six years, overcoming significant personal hardships including a cancer diagnosis along the way. The game was released in chapters through Steam Early Access beginning September 26, 2019. The final chapter shipped on April 27, 2022, and the game graduated to its full 1.0 release on May 24, 2022.
On launch day, the developer explicitly described the game as "finished and available now in full," calling it the end of a long development journey. Post-launch plans mentioned in that same post — bug fixing, polish, and potential future localization and platform support — were framed as maintenance and accessibility goals, not new story content. No additional DLC, expansions, or content updates have been announced since release. The game launched as a complete, self-contained narrative and the developer has communicated no plans to extend the story beyond what shipped on May 24, 2022.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states the game is 'finished and available now in full,' describing the launch as the end of a six-year development journey. Post-launch focus mentioned is bug fixes, polish, and potential localization — not new story content.
Developer announces May 24 full release, describing it as 'crossing the finish line' and the conclusion of the development journey.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Wayward Prophet
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Imagine that for every epic adventure, there was A Story Beside.
A Story Beside is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game experienced through the eyes of an ordinary girl. 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.
Expect gameplay full of meaningful choices, charming characters, sweeping romance, and emotional storytelling inspired by games like Life is Strange and To the Moon.
A LIFETIME OF CHOICES
Shape your story over the course of Lyric's lifetime, making decisions that will impact everything from modest details in her appearance and personality to lasting friendships and romantic endeavors. As the years go by, the fate of her village and the people who live there will change based on your choices.A QUIET VILLAGE
Spend decades getting to know the town of Pyreside in all its cozy charm. The quaint apothecary shop next door, the creaky old windmill on the hill, the cottage beyond the wooded path... these are the humble but cherished places that are dear to Lyric's heart.A NEW PERSPECTIVE
Build friendships and seek romance among the farmers, smiths, and shopkeepers who call Pyreside home. In the epic hero tales, these ordinary folk are the ones living on the fringes of the story, watching self-absorbed adventurers drop by the local inn looking for a warm meal and a soft bed.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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