Coffee Stain Studios

A Story About My Uncle

Game

Game details

First release year
2012

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    1*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*

Engines

  • Unreal Engine 3

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*

Audio languages

  • English*
  • Polish*

Community tags · historical

  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    7,139*
  • First-Person*
    Votes · historical
    454*
  • Parkour*
    Votes · historical
    449*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    347*
  • Indie*
    Votes · historical
    322*
  • Atmospheric*
    Votes · historical
    285*
  • Platformer*
    Votes · historical
    279*
  • Story Rich*
    Votes · historical
    236*
  • 3D Platformer*
    Votes · historical
    180*
  • Puzzle*
    Votes · historical
    179*
  • Fantasy*
    Votes · historical
    165*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    148*
  • Short*
    Votes · historical
    126*
  • Sci-fi*
    Votes · historical
    122*
  • Relaxing*
    Votes · historical
    114*
  • Narration*
    Votes · historical
    97*
  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    94*
  • Family Friendly*
    Votes · historical
    85*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    83*
  • Difficult*
    Votes · historical
    80*

System requirements

  • Linux · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Ubuntu 12.04 LTS*
    Processor alternatives
    2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM*
    Storage
    2 GB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit*
    Conditions
    We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers*
  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    OS X 10.7*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Intel HD Graphics 4000*
    Storage
    2 GB available space*
    Conditions
    MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0c*
    Storage
    2 GB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Memory
    4 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+*
    Processor alternatives
    QuadCore 2.0 GHz+*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    4 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Verified*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    20*
    Community confidence
    good*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Gone North Games*

Publishers

  • Coffee Stain Studios
  • Coffee Stain Publishing*

Release history

  • 2012
    Date precision
    Year only
  • 2014-05-27 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2014-05-27*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    May 28, 2014*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 2 fields
Steam Deck compatibility
Verified*
Steam Deck compatibility
Steam Deck
Compatibility category
Verified*
Specifications 2 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible*
Windows minimum memory requirement
2* GB
Name
A Story About My Uncle*
Windows recommended processor requirement
QuadCore 2.0 GHz+*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+*
Windows recommended memory requirement
4* GB
Release year
2,014*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
2 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
QuadCore 2.0 GHz+*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
4 GB*
Specifications 3 · 7 fields
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Gone North Games
Gone North Games*
ESRB classification · Microsoft Windows
ESRB · Microsoft Windows
Classification
E - Everyone*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
adventure game
adventure game*
platform game
platform game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
1*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Coffee Stain Studios
Coffee Stain Studios*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2014-05-27 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2014-05-27*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Specifications 4 · 35 fields
Achievements · historical
15*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
571* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Gone North Games*
DLC count · historical
0*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
5000000 - 10000000*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • Polish*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
Linux support · historical
Yes*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
242* min
Metacritic score
73*
Name
A Story About My Uncle*
Negative reviews · historical
2,437*
Peak ccu
8*
Positive reviews · historical
26,479*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
2.99*
Publishers
  • Coffee Stain Publishing*
Recommendations
12,121*
Store release date · historical
May 28, 2014*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*
Game website · historical
http://gonenorthgames.com/games/a-story-about-my-uncle/*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Gone North Games
Gone North Games*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • Polish*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
Yes*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Coffee Stain Publishing*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
May 28, 2014*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 5 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
177* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
452* min
Ccu
8*
Developer
Gone North Games*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
Historical US original list price
1,499* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
214* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
241* min
Name
A Story About My Uncle*
Negative reviews · historical
2,437*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
5,000,000 .. 10,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
26,479*
Historical US price
1,499* US cents
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing*
Community tags · historical
  • Adventure*
  • First-Person*
  • Parkour*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Indie*
  • Atmospheric*
  • Platformer*
  • Story Rich*
  • 3D Platformer*
  • Puzzle*
  • Fantasy*
  • Casual*
  • Short*
  • Sci-fi*
  • Relaxing*
  • Narration*
  • Action*
  • Family Friendly*
  • Great Soundtrack*
  • Difficult*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*
Community tags · historical
Adventure
Adventure*
First-Person
First-Person*
Parkour
Parkour*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Indie
Indie*
Atmospheric
Atmospheric*
Platformer
Platformer*
Story Rich
Story Rich*
3D Platformer
3D Platformer*
Puzzle
Puzzle*
Fantasy
Fantasy*
Casual
Casual*
Short
Short*
Sci-fi
Sci-fi*
Relaxing
Relaxing*
Narration
Narration*
Action
Action*
Family Friendly
Family Friendly*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Difficult
Difficult*
Tags votes
Adventure
Votes · historical
7,139*
First-Person
Votes · historical
454*
Parkour
Votes · historical
449*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
347*
Indie
Votes · historical
322*
Atmospheric
Votes · historical
285*
Platformer
Votes · historical
279*
Story Rich
Votes · historical
236*
3D Platformer
Votes · historical
180*
Puzzle
Votes · historical
179*
Fantasy
Votes · historical
165*
Casual
Votes · historical
148*
Short
Votes · historical
126*
Sci-fi
Votes · historical
122*
Relaxing
Votes · historical
114*
Narration
Votes · historical
97*
Action
Votes · historical
94*
Family Friendly
Votes · historical
85*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
83*
Difficult
Votes · historical
80*
Specifications 6 · 29 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Gone North Games*
Store genres
  • Adventure*
  • Casual*
  • Indie*
Free to play · historical
No*
Linux requirements
Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit Additional Notes: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers *
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: OS X 10.7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012 *
Metacritic score
73*
Name
A Story About My Uncle*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
  • linux*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$14.99*
Publishers
  • Coffee Stain Publishing*
Recommendations total
12,126*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
May 28, 2014*
Interface languages
English (full audio), French, Italian, German, Polish*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Gone North Games
Gone North Games*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Linux requirements
Linux · Minimum
Operating system
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS*
Processor alternatives
2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM*
Storage
2 GB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit*
Conditions
We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
OS X 10.7*
Processor alternatives
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Intel HD Graphics 4000*
Storage
2 GB available space*
Conditions
MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8*
Processor alternatives
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible*
Graphics API
Version 9.0c*
Storage
2 GB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Linux
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Coffee Stain Publishing*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
May 28, 2014*
Interface languages
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Polish*
Specifications 7 · 19 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
verified*
Store genres
Adventure|Casual|Indie*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
349*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
good*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
20*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
platinum*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
4* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,014*
Title
A Story About My Uncle*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Verified*
Store genres
Adventure
Adventure*
Casual
Casual*
Indie
Indie*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Platinum*
Reports
20*
Community confidence
good*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
4 GB*

* Provisional data