A story on the side is a narrative fantasy adventure that invites players to experience an epic journey through the eyes of Lyric, an ordinary innkeeper in the sleepy mountain village of Pyreside. Instead of focusing on dragons or battles, the game explores a life of touching memories, heartfelt friendships, and bittersweet decisions that shape Lyric’s personal story. As you guide her through the years, your decisions influence everything from subtle changes in her appearance and personality to the evolution of the relationships and romances she forms. Inspired by narrative gems like Life is Strange and To the Moon, the game offers radical emotional storytelling and meaningful choices that reveal the beauty of everyday heroism. Spend decades immersed in the cozy charm of Pyreside, a village full of humble but beloved places such as the apothecary, a creaky windmill and quiet cottages nestled among woodland paths. Here you will make connections with farmers, blacksmiths and merchants who live outside the great epic stories but who hold the true heart of the community. Through these relationships, the fate of the town and its residents unfolds based on your choices, proving that heroism can be found in the quiet moments and simple bonds that define a life. A Story Beside is a moving character-driven adventure where the ordinary becomes extraordinary through the power of story.
- Narrative-driven gameplay with meaningful choices
- Explore a lifetime of memories and relationships.
- Charming village setting with richly developed characters.
- Emotional storytelling inspired by Life is Strange and To the Moon
- Build friendships and romance between ordinary villagers.
System requirements
- OS*: Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: 2.0 GHz equivalent
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Storage: 550 MB available space
- Additional notes: Runs at 960×544
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How to install A Story Beside
- Click the download button below or in the top of the page
- You’ll be redirected to the specific game installer download page.
- Download the game installer, this allows you to download the game from the nearest possible server. We use it to improve download speeds, ensuring stable and smooth experience
- Disable Windows Defender and any installed Anti-Virus software before installation, most will flag the file as false-true due to the nature of the installer
- Follow the game installer instructions, wait for the download to finish
- That’s it, enjoy gaming!
