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A Story About My Uncle

A first-person platformer about a boy searching for his lost uncle. Movement is the core: you swing through caves with a grappling hook and gain speed as you chain jumps. It is non-violent, short and has a slowly revealed story. Is it your kind of game?

Grappling hookFirst-person platformerNon-violentPC

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IGDB

68%

161 ratings

Steam:

92%

12,175 reviews

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you want a short, relaxed first-person platformer built around fast grapple-hook movement.

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you want combat or a longer game.

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$2.99

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Platforms
PC
Release date
May 28, 2014
Length
About 4 hours
Difficulty
1/5 (estimated)
Genres
Platform · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Science fiction
Perspective
First person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
4 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is A Story About My Uncle?
About 4 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is A Story About My Uncle on?
A Story About My Uncle is available on PC.
Does A Story About My Uncle have co-op?
No, A Story About My Uncle is single-player only.
Does A Story About My Uncle run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does A Story About My Uncle cost?
$2.99 on Steam.

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