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Stanley Says

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84%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
84% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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Stanley Says is a single player casual action adventure game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Grimble Entertainment and was released on September 14, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In 2001, you were taken. And somehow, you survived. Over two decades later, you return to the place that should have stayed buried: Stanley’s World.Once a cheerful drop-off nursery for children—where parents left their kids while they ran errands or went to work—it was abruptly shut down in 2001, just days after a string of mysterious disappearances... and the world changed forever. Now it’s quie…

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and creative voice acting that adds character to the experience.
  • Simple but fun puzzles and atmosphere that build intrigue and immersion.
  • Good for a free, short game with potential and enjoyable concept, especially as a first project.
  • The story and character design feel unoriginal and often derivative of existing mascot horror games.
  • Gameplay is short and sometimes confusing with illogical puzzle design and lack of clear direction.
  • Technical issues such as camera shake, delay in controls, lack of brightness settings, and inconsistent animations affect the experience.

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for being intriguing and atmospheric, offering an engaging horror experience with some originality. However, it is often considered short, somewhat generic, and reminiscent of or inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's lore. Despite minor issues, fans appreciate the plot and its immersive qualities.

    • “Such a good game and has a good story but it's a little short. 9/10 game underrated.”
    • “Intriguing story for sure with some original features but overall this felt like a mish-mash of mascot horror games which is not a bad thing.”
    • “A great horror experience for fans who enjoy atmosphere and story-driven scares.”
    • “Not coded to kill, someone died and got put in a suit, and the overall story was ripped off of FNAF.”
    • “The set-up and overall story seems a bit generic.”
    • “A second one was basically set up with the ending, with Stanley still alive and us in 2001 just starting the story.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally seen as brief and lacking depth, with minimal scares and no engaging plot or puzzles. Overall, it feels underdeveloped and less compelling than its trailer suggests.

    • “But the game has no plot, no gameplay, no puzzles.”
    • “One of those games where the trailer is better than the gameplay.”
    • “Maybe 30 minutes of gameplay, single jumpscare. I'd give it a solid 6/10.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its enticing, spooky vibe and well-done voice acting, creating a compelling horror experience. However, some critiques note illogical building layouts that prioritize mood over realism, which may affect immersion. Overall, it effectively delivers an atmospheric, story-driven scare for fans of the genre.

    • “Well done voice acting, enticing atmosphere and, while easy, still fun little puzzles.”
    • “A great horror experience for fans who enjoy atmosphere and story-driven scares.”
    • “The game offers an enticing atmosphere with well-crafted voice acting that immerses the player.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players found the experience emotionally intense and impactful, with some describing it as traumatic and deeply engaging on a personal level.

    • “Stanley says it was an emotional and traumatic experience to play firsthand.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the game genuinely funny, highlighting its hilarious moments and overall enjoyable humor.

  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users appreciate that the game is free and highlight its cool graphics combined with engaging puzzles. Overall, the visuals are well-received and complement the gameplay.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music adds a nice enhancement to the game, with the radio feature being particularly well-received and enjoyable.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development received criticism for an anticlimactic ending and questionable character design, leading to a less satisfying narrative experience.

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Stanley Says is a casual action adventure game with horror and violence themes. Common tags for Stanley Says include free to play, first-person, 3D, realistic, indie and others.

Stanley Says is available on PC and Windows.

Stanley Says was released on September 14, 2025.

Stanley Says was developed by Grimble Entertainment.

Stanley Says has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Stanley Says for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Stanley Says is a single player game.

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