s[TOR-Y]telling uses large language models to generate text-based character interactions and narrative responses during gameplay. Players can run the included Llama model locally on compatible hardware, or choose optional Cloud AI.Technical Implementation & Privacy: Local AI generation runs on the player’s device and supports offline single-player. Cloud AI requires an internet connection and uses credits. In Cloud mode, prompts and relevant conversation context are sent through a relay operated by Curious Biped to external AI providers via OpenRouter for generation and content safety checks.Safety & Moderation: We have implemented a multi-layered safety strategy to ensure a safe experience:Model-Level Guardrails: The included local model is an Instruct model with built-in safety measures. Cloud AI uses external models with additional content safety checks performed by our relay.System-Level Directives: All prompts include an additional safety layer to prevent sexual violence, pedophilia, minor abuse/exploitation, explicit sexual behavior, or hate speech.Gameplay Integration: While the primary Visual Novel is hand-authored, the results of your sandbox evaluations influence the story's trajectory. The AI serves as a tool for narrative exploration, bridging the gap between open-ended analysis and cinematic storytelling.Generative AI was also used in the process of creating the game static assets (images, text, and music).
Features
9
Single-player
Multi-player
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Languages
2
Supported languages
Language
Full audio
English
No
Portuguese - Brazil
No
Custom Volume Controls
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Playable without Timed Input
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
System requirements
minimum
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Any 64-bit dual-core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Any GPU with OpenGL 3.0 / DirectX 11 (integrated is fine)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: This tier plays multiplayer as a guest only. The AI runs on the host's machine, so no graphics card requirement applies. Single-player and hosting need a 12 GB VRAM card (see Recommended).
Graphics: NVIDIA with 12 GB VRAM (RTX 3060 12 GB, RTX 4070) or AMD/Intel with 12 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: The AI runs entirely on your own machine. Single-player needs no internet connection. 12 GB VRAM enables Standard story length, 16 GB adds Double, more than 16 GB adds Quadruple.
minimum
Minimum:
OS: macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later
Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Metal-capable (built-in)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: Intel Macs can join multiplayer as guests only (the local AI runtime is Apple Silicon exclusive). Single-player and hosting require an Apple Silicon Mac (see Recommended).
recommended
Recommended:
OS: macOS 12.0 or later
Processor: Apple Silicon (M1 Pro / M2 or later)
Memory: 24 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple Silicon GPU (Metal)
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: Unified memory is shared with the GPU, so roughly 70% is available to the AI. 18 GB is the practical floor, 24 GB is comfortable and 32 GB or more enables the longest story lengths.
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Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 64-bit or newer
Processor: Any 64-bit dual-core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Any GPU with OpenGL 3.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: This tier plays multiplayer as a guest only (the AI runs on the host's machine). Steam Deck falls into this tier, its shared memory is below the 12 GB the local AI needs.
Graphics: NVIDIA with 12 GB VRAM (proprietary driver) or AMD with 12 GB VRAM (Vulkan)
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Any (microphone optional for voice chat)
Additional Notes: The AI runs entirely on your own machine. Single-player needs no internet connection. 12 GB VRAM enables Standard story length, 16 GB adds Double, more than 16 GB adds Quadruple.
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