Stories of Liane
Early access since Mar 2021
An experimental narrative-focused walking-simulator experience that explores dark settings and stories through multiple perspectives.
75% positive · 112 reviews
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In early access, content planned but development status unclear
High confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
In early access, content planned but development status unclear
High confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Stories of Liane launched into Early Access on March 1, 2021 with Chapter One — a roughly 15–20 minute narrative walking-simulator experience. The developer's plan, outlined in the pre-launch announcement, called for three short story chapters plus one longer connecting story, with Chapter Two targeting Fall 2021 and Chapter Three at a TBD date.
On June 27, 2021, the developer posted that Chapter Two would be delayed by at least six months due to quality and technical concerns, noting that the team works on the game entirely in their spare time around full-time jobs. That same post promised monthly development updates starting August 1, 2021, to keep the community informed.
No further posts were ever made. The August 2021 update never arrived, nor did any subsequent communication. As of June 2026, the store description still lists Chapter Two as "Yet to be released" (originally targeting Fall 2021) and Chapter Three as "Yet to be released" with no date at all. The game remains in Early Access with only Chapter One playable.
The developer has been completely silent for nearly five years, has not fulfilled any of the promised monthly updates, and has not shipped any of the remaining planned chapters. There is no indication of whether development is ongoing, paused, or abandoned.
Evidence
Developer announces Chapter Two delayed by at least six months, promises monthly progress updates starting August 1, 2021. This is the last post ever made by the developer.
Chapter One officially released as the first installment of the Early Access game.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Gearshift Media
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
300 years into the future: Earth is uninhabitable. Only the most powerful have escaped searching for a new home for humanity. Stories of Liane is an experimental experience that explores the narrative and visuals of a dark dystopian atmosphere through multiple different perspectives and settings. This is a collection of stories from several characters to explore humanity's future in this dark future.
Chapter One (Releasing March 2021): A private investigator is sent to investigate why a corporate vessel crashed on an uncharted planet. She later realizes the disappearance and crash may have been more sinister than initially believed.
Chapter Two (Releasing Fall 2021): Yet to be released
Chapter Three (Release Date TBD): Yet to be released
Chapter One (Releasing March 2021): A private investigator is sent to investigate why a corporate vessel crashed on an uncharted planet. She later realizes the disappearance and crash may have been more sinister than initially believed.
Chapter Two (Releasing Fall 2021): Yet to be released
Chapter Three (Release Date TBD): Yet to be released
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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