Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away free?

Yes — Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Does Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.

Can I play Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away as single-player only.

Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away on PC Game Pass?

No — Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away

Name: Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away
Brand: zebaxx
Availability: InStock

zebaxx · February 2, 2024 · Action, Simulation, Adventure, Walking Simulator, Exploration

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Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away price

Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away

Stories to Tell is a saga of psychological horror video games where each episode is based on dreams/nightmares that I, the developer, have had. (the episodes are short).

-This is the first video game in the saga.

In "Stories to Tell - Run Away" you are a young Spanish man named Mike who is staying at his grandparents' house since his parents have gone on a trip. One night his grandparents went out to dinner and Mike was all alone, or so he thought...

key features of "Stories to Tell - Run Away"

-VHS aesthetics.
-Dialogues between characters.

Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away — questions & answers

Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away free?: Yes — Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.
Does Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away work on Steam Deck?: Valve rates Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.
Can I play Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away as single-player only.
Is Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away on PC Game Pass?: No — Stories to Tell [Alpha 1] - Run Away is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Players appreciate that this free horror game offers a quick, entertaining experience with some genuine scares, though most criticize its brevity, sparse world-building, and reliance on cheap jump scares rather than deeper horror elements. The house feels bare and lifeless with minimal furniture or immersive details, and the story progresses in a stilted, contrived manner that feels more like moving between disconnected set pieces than a cohesive narrative. While some respect the developer's effort and the fact it's free, others find the game derivative of similar titles like Fears to Fathom a

Not recommended Sep 24, 2026

Unoptimized mess of a game.

Recommended Sep 10, 2026

Pretty short fun game, All chapters are free so get them

Recommended Aug 17, 2026

Technically, Downhill Cemetery was the first one I tried to play, but it was broken. So this is the first one I got to play to its entirety. For a free game, I was very impressed. This was creepy, very F2F-like. I love episodic horror and 'based on a true story' horror. Very good. Looking forward to more. Check out my gameplay here: https://youtu.be/Q_zifar0JZs

Recommended Aug 16, 2026

This episode was just okay. Had some issues with door mechanics and English grammar, but overall a creepy atmosphere and cheeky jump scares :)

Recommended Jul 19, 2026

This is truly a game of all time, the extremely loud ambience really added to the atmosphere. The guy's animation when I was being chased was truly horrific, that really got me. It was scary. The dialogue of the guy knocking on the door made me so scared. This game truly changed my perspective on life.

Recommended Jul 15, 2026

bruh that first jump scare absolutely got me, nice work! though i have to admit its kinda weird the attic has an actual dumpster in it.

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