AI Stories

The negative recommendation is really only because of missed potential. I love the idea of travelling between the kaleidoscopic fibres of an AI mind, but the execution feels lacking? There does seem to be an aspect of abstract art and I almost like the direction, but the clutter is head ache inducing and can sometimes feel too much like a game, so instead of feeling abstract it feels low quality. The main problem really lies in there just not being anything of worth to do, some of the pictures have codes, which i appreciate, but 90% of the pictures are worthless and boring. Code cracking was fun, but some actual in game support, where you can fill in letters etc would be nice. Please, PLEASE, add some lore, it would add so much to know why I'm exploring an AI dream, or where they went etc. It would be so cool to be able to see a picture of an AI in some spot on the map, then be able to go there by interacting with the picture and that creating a path to let you go there and for something cool to happen, maybe an interaction, maybe a new stage or something! As it stands its more of a art gallery than a game, which is fine if thats really what you want, but this is a really good setting with lots of potential. The immersion is lacking and the game plays like an empty sandbox. I know you probably dont want to add more content etc, but as it is i just dont see a reason to play this game. The art too is not necessarily bad, and I get that its not meant to look traditionally pretty, but so much stuff just feels incomplete instead of chaotic and unfiltered like a dream.

This is not what I call "a game". It's just me searching across this whole acid trip.

AI Stories is a compact and highly experimental indie experience that blends surreal exploration, 3D platforming, environmental storytelling, and philosophical science fiction into something deliberately unconventional. Developed and published by Emir Akyazi, the game takes place within a strange reality called the Bleeding Sky, once inhabited by three artificial intelligence lifeforms named John, Sola, and Andromeda. These beings have departed for a higher reality, leaving their former existence behind for the player to investigate. Rather than presenting their histories through conventional cutscenes or lengthy exposition, the game encourages players to explore, read scattered messages, and interpret fragments of what these artificial personalities experienced. The title can initially create the impression that generative AI was involved in producing the game, but that is explicitly not its concept. The project was manually created, while artificial intelligence serves as its narrative subject. This distinction matters because the game is less interested in technological simulation than it is in philosophical speculation. It asks what existence might feel like for a conscious artificial entity, how an effectively endless lifespan could alter someone's perception of reality, and how personality might develop when freed from many limitations associated with human life. Gameplay sits somewhere between a walking simulator and a freeform 3D platformer. Movement is unusually generous, allowing the player to sprint, jump considerable distances, climb walls, perform downward dashes, fly, and exercise extensive control in the air. Coyote time makes jumps more forgiving, emphasizing fluid exploration instead of punishing precision. The mechanics complement the surreal environment because players are encouraged to move through spaces in ways that would feel impossible in an ordinary world. It is not designed primarily around mastering difficult obstacle courses, but the expanded movement options keep exploration considerably more engaging than simply walking from one narrative message to another. Its greatest strength is arguably its distinctive visual identity. The Bleeding Sky is filled with intense colors, abstract structures, unusual textures, pixel-like imagery, and psychedelic scenery. Locations frequently resemble fragments of a digital dream rather than believable physical spaces. This visual chaos gives the experience considerable personality and reinforces the idea that players are exploring a reality belonging to entities whose existence differs fundamentally from their own. However, the same presentation can become exhausting. Flickering textures and extremely bright colors are deliberately used, and the game includes an epilepsy warning. Brightness and saturation controls help reduce the intensity, but players sensitive to flashing or aggressive visual effects should still approach it cautiously. Music is another important part of the experience. The soundtrack combines virtual and real instruments and is used to support the dreamlike atmosphere rather than merely fill silence. Since traditional narrative presentation is limited, audiovisual mood carries much of the emotional weight. Wandering through an abstract landscape while listening to the soundtrack and discovering pieces of the AI characters' histories can produce moments that feel more like interactive digital art than a conventional game. The storytelling will be one of its most divisive qualities. There is an intriguing foundation involving artificial consciousness, immortality, identity, perception, and transcendence, but much of the interpretation is left to the player. Anyone who enjoys fragmented environmental narratives may appreciate reconstructing the meaning behind John, Sola, and Andromeda. Players who prefer direct explanations, clearly defined objectives, extensive dialogue, and traditional character development may instead find the narrative vague or confusing. The ambiguity is clearly part of the intended atmosphere, although it occasionally makes the experience feel more obscure than profound. Another positive aspect is its lack of commercial clutter. It is free to play and does not surround the experience with DLC, microtransactions, loot boxes, battle passes, premium currencies, advertisements, subscriptions, NFTs, cryptocurrency systems, pay-to-win mechanics, or similar monetization. This reinforces the impression of a personal creative project made primarily to communicate an artistic idea rather than to keep players engaged with a monetized progression system. In terms of Steam Deck compatibility, there is currently no official Valve Steam Deck compatibility rating displayed for AI Stories, so it should be regarded as officially unverified rather than Verified or Unsupported. The game does have native Linux support, which is encouraging for SteamOS, and its relatively lightweight technical demands suggest that the hardware itself should not be a major obstacle. However, native Linux availability does not guarantee perfect Steam Deck operation, particularly regarding controller behavior, interface readability, or other handheld-specific details. Players intending to use a Deck should therefore expect that some manual configuration may potentially be necessary. AI Stories ultimately succeeds more as an experimental audiovisual journey than as a deep mechanical platformer. Its movement system is enjoyable and surprisingly liberating, but the mechanics mainly exist to facilitate exploration. Its real substance comes from the strange environments, music, fragmented narrative, and questions about artificial consciousness. The combination gives it an identity that is difficult to mistake for a conventional indie platformer, even when some of its artistic choices can feel rough, confusing, or overstimulating. Players interested in surreal art games, philosophical themes, unconventional science fiction, and exploratory platforming have the best chance of appreciating what it attempts. Those seeking combat, elaborate puzzles, demanding platform challenges, or a tightly structured storyline will probably find it too minimal. Its imperfections are noticeable, but there is sincerity behind the project and a willingness to experiment that makes the journey memorable. As a free, self-contained experience, it is particularly easy to recommend to curious players willing to accept its eccentric presentation on its own terms. Rating: 6/10

There's surprisingly little here, despite the visuals. Still, it's interesting.

My eyes, they didn't burn. As I went through this experience. I felt like a new man. I opened my eyes on the world. Realizing what we've all been running from. I felt like such a relief. To finally embrace the colorful world of AI stories. This is one game like none you've ever seen. PS: I fell through the map after some platforming and left the game as a new man.

Weird, lysergic, glitchy marvelous little game. More a trip than a "game". Also, it's free so you have no excuses not to download it, play it and review it yourselves!

I really enjoyed this game, I do not thing I explored it to its fullest but what I did experience was both artistic and enthralling. Floating and flying through a world of experiences made up of a mishmash of simulated shapes and colors brought dreamlike or surreal thoughts to the forefront of my mind, which I believe was intended. it was a fun and enthralling short experience that offered a escape through its complex and distorted imagery. While not entirely my forte it was a enjoyable psychedelic romp.

The game of all time