It takes a certain craft to tell a story well and truly bring it to life. But in Storyteller, the charming narrative puzzle game created by developer Daniel Benmergui, anyone can do it. The gameplay takes place through a magical storybook, its many stories playing out on the page, and it’s you who decides how the plot unfolds. Storyteller turns the act of storytelling into a series of puzzles, all built around a narrative-driven experience  within a whimsical storybook.

If you’re itching to learn more about this puzzle game that’s all about making a page-turner of a book, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know.

What is Storyteller about?

As the name implies, Storyteller is a game that immerses players in the craft of storytelling. You’re tasked with bringing the stories to life, becoming both the reader and the writer of a magical book filled with interconnected fables inspired by folklore and mysteries. Each chapter focuses on a particular theme or situation, such as experiencing heartbreak or being placed within a unique setting. You, the player, must put together the foundations of each story by placing the events where they need to be — and it can all be done in your own way as the storyteller.

As the living storybook unfolds, with the lives of its characters playing out quite literally on the page, your choices shape the fables that will ultimately reveal an ending that’s defined by the storytelling moves you’ve made along the way.

What kind of game is Storyteller?

Storyteller uses drag-and-drop style of puzzle gameplay that sees its many characters and story beats as building blocks for its dynamic tales. With each new chapter, the storybook presents prompts based on fairy tales and murder mysteries that you must make sense of, such as “The Queen Gets Married” or “The Detective Arrests the Murderer.” It’s up to you to build the plot by placing characters and story action onto the page — where and when characters and actions come into play is all up to you.

One chapter focuses on a would-be usurper taking the throne of a kingdom. Over the course of the chapter, you build the narrative of how they accomplish their goal in a story beat, with the following beats resolving how this evil character gets their comeuppance — such as a noble knight coming to save the day or perhaps the spirit of a slain queen returning from beyond the grave.

With well over 60 different stages across 14 chapters, your choices will determine how each act and chapter will flow. The larger connective threads running through the entire book weave together, leading to one of several twist endings.

Is Storyteller a challenging game?

Storyteller is often relaxed, but it can get challenging to devise solutions and craft plots, especially with the many prompts and building pieces toward the back end. Still, the game keeps things generous and maintains a mellow pace so as not to disrupt the flow, which ensures you stay in that storytelling mood.

Where and when can I play Storyteller?

Play Storyteller now ad-free and with no in-app purchases and no extra fees with your Netflix subscription. Download it here for your Apple/iOs device or here for GooglePlay/Android.

How long does it take to complete Storyteller?

Storyteller can be finished in about two hours. So if you’re engrossed in the craft of making a compelling series of fables, then it’s the perfect kind of game to finish in a single sitting.

What is the maturity rating for Storyteller?

Storyteller is rated E for everyone. The game’s many stories do deal with themes of death and tragedy, but it largely keeps its storybook aesthetic and maintains a light tone that’s friendly for all ages.