Arise: A Simple Story

Arise: A Simple Story

Piccolo Studio · December 3, 2020 · Emotional, 3D Platformer, Time Manipulation, Exploration, Cute

Buy the Arise: A Simple Story key for Steam from Eneba at $1.80 — the cheapest of 20 stores we compare.

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Very Positive91% · 3,21479Metacritic5playing now
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$1.80-84%
lowest tracked $1.40
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Where to buy Arise: A Simple Story — official stores

Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
-84%
$3.29
$19.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-80%
$3.99
$19.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
$19.99
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Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
$19.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$19.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$19.99
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WinGameStore
WinGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Cheapest Arise: A Simple Story keys — keyshops

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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.80
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.23
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GAMIVO
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.32
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.25
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.34
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.63
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Playsum
Playsum
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$17.99
$19.99
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Gamesporium
Gamesporium
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Dreamgame
Dreamgame
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Fortuna Digital
Fortuna Digital
Standard Edition · Steam
$19.99
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Arise: A Simple Story price by region

Arise: A Simple Story costs €1.60 in Europe (EUR), £1.66 in the United Kingdom, $1.80 in the United States, $1.80 in Georgia (USD), CA$4.04 in Canada, A$4.77 in Australia, NZ$5.79 in New Zealand, zł8.78 in Poland and R$10.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Arise: A Simple Story offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €1.60 −84% €3.29 €1.60 21
United Kingdom £1.66 −84% £2.62 £1.66 18
United Statesyour region $1.80 −84% $3.29 $1.80 20
Georgia (USD) $1.80 −80% $3.99 $1.80 18
Canada CA$4.04 −84% CA$4.04 CA$23.39 17
Australia A$4.77 −84% A$4.77 A$26.55 17
New Zealand NZ$5.79 −80% NZ$5.79 NZ$26.09 15
Poland zł8.78 −80% zł18.39 zł8.78 19
Brazil R$10.99 −80% R$10.99 R$12.23 16

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Arise: A Simple Story

✦ AI summary

Manipulate time and reshape your surroundings to uncover bittersweet memories of a lost love in this emotional puzzle adventure. Journey through happiness and hardship as you confront a deeply human story about loss that resonates across all of us.

Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life. Manipulate time, solve puzzles, reshape surroundings as you push forward into the bittersweet recollections of a past life. This is a story about happiness and hardship, joy and sorrow. A story that all of us will one day experience.

Arise: A Simple Story — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Arise: A Simple Story is praised for its beautiful art style, atmospheric presentation, and emotionally touching story that resonates with players. However, the game is frequently criticized for clunky controls and a particularly frustrating swing mechanic that detracts from the platforming experience. Most players recommend it for those seeking a short, narrative-driven experience, though some suggest waiting for a sale given the control frustrations.

Not recommended Sep 30, 2026
It's a beautiful game with nice art and story ruined by some very questionable control choices and very finicky requirements for two achievements that ruined it for me.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Gameplay is kinda clunky but story is beautiful
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
the swing mechanic is by far the worst i have ever experienced in any game
Recommended Sep 28, 2026
Stunning atmosphere and emotional music. The story is simple yet fills one with warmth, A nice platformer,
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
Simple game but touching, 7/10
Recommended Sep 22, 2026
es bueno y entretenido.

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