CasualFit check
Is Stilstand worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Readers of graphic novels who want a story with interactive elements
- Players interested in personal narratives about loneliness and anxiety
- Fans of hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations and short games
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign; the stated average playtime is 1 hour.
- Players looking for a gameplay-centered experience with extensive mechanics; the story is presented as an interactive comic with mini-games.
- Players who prefer stories without themes of anxiety, loneliness, or despair.
Our take on Stilstand
The defining format is an illustrated comic that comes to life as the player turns its pages, combining a personal story with brief interactive sections.
What is Stilstand?
Stilstand is an interactive graphic novel about a young woman living alone in Copenhagen through a difficult summer.
Its hand-drawn story follows her as she wrestles with loneliness, anxiety, and feeling stuck, while a shadow monster appears in her apartment. The comic’s pages come to life through play: the player searches for love and adventures, sends text messages, browses unusual social media feeds, and plays mini-games. Black-and-white illustrations and a cinematic soundtrack accompany the story. The vendor gives an average playtime of 1 hour.
How Stilstand plays
- 01Interactive comic
- The narrative unfolds through illustrated pages that become animated as the player moves through them.
- 02Messages and feeds
- Parts of the experience involve sending texts and browsing unusual social media.
- 03Mini-games
- Short playable segments are included alongside the comic’s story.
- 04Black-and-white art
- The story uses detailed, expressive monochrome illustrations.
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Stilstand: platforms & release
Is Stilstand worth it?
It is worth it if: readers of graphic novels who want a story with interactive elements. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign; the stated average playtime is 1 hour.
Where can I download Stilstand?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Stilstand's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Stilstand on?
Windows and macOS.
