Adventure · December 3, 2020
Arise: A Simple Story (2020)
Arise is an emotional journey through the bittersweet lives of two people where memories come alive and time bends to your will. Lose yourself in moments of happiness and overcome every hardship as you relive your life’s story. A story of joy and sorrow. A simple story. YOUR ADVENTURE OF LOVE AND LOSS Set out on an adventure through the changing landscapes of memories lush with feelings of love and loss. Every moment of this rollercoaster ride is a new challenge and a chance to see your life in a different light. INSPIRED ARTSTYLE Enter the wonderful world of memories and feelings brought to life by the talented artists from Piccolo Studio. Discover the heartfelt magic in your personal, everyday struggles thanks to the game’s soulful music and beautiful art direction. MASTERY OVER TIME Control the flow of time and change your surroundings from the shifting of seconds to entire seasons. Fast forward, move back or pause time to relive your memories and overcome every obstacle on your journey. PLAYING TOGETHER Invite a second player to help you control time and enjoy the journey together. The easy to pick-up nature of Arise keeps everyone engaged and lets them experience the emotional story to its fullest.
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100 Adventure titles launched in 2020 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Emotional · 264
- 3D Platformer · 264
- Time Manipulation · 261
- Exploration · 259
- Cute · 251
- Relaxing · 246
- Puzzle-Platformer · 246
- Local Co-Op · 242
- Story Rich · 240
- Platformer · 231
- Drama · 227
- Surreal · 226
- Nature · 222
- Colorful · 212
- Adventure · 202
Peer Adventure titles
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.5k Steam reviews | Top 84% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 45% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 49% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 1 h average | Top 95% for session depth among Adventure |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese - Portugal
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
Full audio (2)
- English
- Polish
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play Together
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
92%Very Positive · 2.5k reviews
2.3k positive · 197 negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.8/10
Curator recommendations
2.4k
Press Quotes
“An emotional tour de force” 8,75/10 – Gameinformer “An Emotional Gutpunch” 8,5/10 – Destructoid “A Masterclass in storytelling” 10/10 – Playstation Universe
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 3, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Piccolo Studio |
| Publisher | Untold Tales |
| Base price | $3.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
1h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
1h
Typical completion time
Achievements
34
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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