Arise: A Simple Story is a Adventure game from Piccolo Studio with a 91% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Piccolo Studio
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 91% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3 4340 3.6 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2 GB or AMD Radeon equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
Additional Notes: Recommended input: Controller - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.5 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compliant
Additional Notes: Recommended input: Controller
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Arise: A Simple Story is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, strong atmosphere, controller friendly, and melancholic.
Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, melancholic, and controller friendly.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.