A game within a game

I’m glad I came across this trailer, because if I hadn’t, I might’ve overlookedStories Untold.

On the surface, this is a text adventure game, but that simple descriptor doesn’t quite encapsulate it, as evidenced by this intriguing teaser.Stories Untoldis a “compilation tape of four episodes from the now cancelled series of the same name, including a remaster of the original pilot episode ‘The House Abandon.'” Know it? The pilot was and still is playable for free through indie gem collector itch.io.

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The developer, No Code, has partnered with Devolver Digital and they’re set for a fast-approaching Jun 13, 2025 launch on PC. I didn’t playThe House Abandon, but I’ve heard good things.

This might look suspiciously familiar if you’re into a certain popular ’80s-set Netflix Original series. Worth noting: the poster’s creator,Kyle Lambert, was also commissioned forStranger Things.

John and Molly sitting on the park bench

Close up shot of Marissa Marcel starring in Ambrosio

Kukrushka sitting in a meadow

Lightkeeper pointing his firearm overlapped against the lighthouse background

Overseer looking over the balcony in opening cutscene of Funeralopolis

Edited image of Super Imposter looking through window in No I’m not a Human demo cutscene with thin man and FEMA inside the house

Indie game collage of Blue Prince, KARMA, and The Midnight Walk

Close up shot of Jackie in the Box

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover