SimulationFit check
Is Apartment Story worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who prefer short, single-player thriller experiences over lengthy campaigns
- Fans of relationship-driven stories set in confined locations
- Players who want daily-stat management alongside narrative events
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign or extensive replayability may find the approximately 90–120-minute runtime restrictive
- Players who want broad exploration may find the single-apartment setting and small-scale object interaction limiting
- Players looking for a multiplayer experience will not find one here
Our take on Apartment Story
The store presentation gives equal weight to thriller drama and a wide list of everyday actions, but the experience is explicitly limited to approximately 90–120 minutes. The needs system and apartment activities therefore sit within a brief, feature-length narrative rather than an extended life simulation.
What is Apartment Story?
Apartment Story is a single-player, third-person thriller following Arthur, a young man whose routine changes when his former roommate Diane arrives and another visitor, Blondey, enters the situation.
The story unfolds in one apartment as relationships shift and a gun becomes part of the escalating drama. Players manage Arthur’s welfare through activities such as eating, sleeping, washing, smoking, writing, watching television, changing clothes, taking drugs, doing dishes, drinking beer, listening to music, and answering the door. Small objects can be moved around the apartment, while day-and-night cycles progress in real time. The game is presented as a feature-length experience lasting approximately 90–120 minutes.
How Apartment Story plays
- 01Needs management
- Arthur’s life stats are affected by activities including food, sleep, hygiene, smoking, medication, entertainment, and household tasks.
- 02Object placement
- Small items in the apartment can be picked up and positioned within reachable areas.
- 03Real-time cycles
- The apartment’s day and night progression unfolds during play.
- 04Branching choices
- Arthur’s responses include engaging with the visitors or withdrawing from the outside world.
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Apartment Story: platforms & release
Is Apartment Story worth it?
It is worth it if: players who prefer short, single-player thriller experiences over lengthy campaigns. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign or extensive replayability may find the approximately 90–120-minute runtime restrictive.
Where can I download Apartment Story?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Apartment Story's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Apartment Story on?
Windows only.
