Stone Story RPG in IOS

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91/100

Stone Story RPG is a triumph of 'less is more.' Seeing a fully realized dark fantasy world rendered entirely in ASCII characters is a breath of fresh air in an era of hyper-realistic graphics. But the real genius is StoneScript. It turns what could have been a simple idle game into a programmer's playground.

I spent hours just tweaking my scripts to swap from a fire sword to a shield the millisecond an enemy started its attack animation. It’s incredibly satisfying to watch your hero clear a boss you previously struggled with, knowing it was your 'code' that made the difference. Even if you never touch the scripting, the atmosphere and the loot loop are enough to keep you hooked for dozens of hours.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I have a soft spot for the 'old ways,' and seeing a game built entirely out of text characters is a refreshing change of pace in an era of bloated 4K assets. The animation work here is genuinely impressive—it’s amazing what they’ve achieved with symbols. However, I’m less enamored with the 'automation' aspect.

At its heart, this is a glorified idle game. You spend a lot of time watching a character run through the same areas to gather resources so you can craft a slightly better stick. The strategy comes in timing your item swaps, but the loop gets repetitive fast. It’s an interesting experiment in design, but the actual 'gaming' part feels a bit thin for my taste. If you enjoy micro-managing systems more than executing actions, you'll like it more than I did.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredible ASCII art and animation
  • Deep crafting and weapon system
  • Unique atmosphere
  • Heavy reliance on repetitive grinding
  • Lack of direct combat control
  • Progression slows significantly mid-game

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; ASCII rendering is incredibly efficient.

Accessibility:
  • High contrast visuals
  • Text-based interface

Audience Fit

Buy if: You appreciate retro-tech aesthetics and enjoy optimization/automation loops.

Skip if: You want action-oriented gameplay or dislike 'watching' the game play itself.

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  • Candy Box
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  • Loop Hero

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPad Air (M2)
  • Playtime: 8 hours
  • Status: Mid-game progression

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 4.27.2Tue Jan 20 2026

- Added art jam trophy #13.

- Player movement system has been reworked for greater flexibility.

- Fixed bugs.

See details here: https://stonestoryrpg.com/releasenotes


In a realm of perpetual darkness, a single stone could change everything.

--Game Features--

[Conquer a vast world, filled with monsters, mysteries, and treasure!]

> The Dark World holds many secrets, waiting to be discovered! Embark on your heroic journey to unite 9 magic Soul Stones and restore the light. 

[Master deceptively simple combat to overwhelm your enemies]

> Stone Story RPG is a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. A robust A.I. does all the exploring, combat and looting, leaving you to focus on strategy!

[Endless hours of wonder await you, Stonehead!]

> Your adventure is just beginning! Play through everything Stone Story RPG has to offer: sidequests, minigames, challenge events, and more!

[Create your ASCII armory]

> Discover countless unique weapons through Stone Story RPG’s engaging crafting system. Mix and match weapons to unlock new, even stronger weapons!

[Defeat increasingly difficult enemies as you progress through the game]

> An adventurer is only as good as their tools. Collect a variety of unique weapons and upgrade them to unimaginable heights! The power of the gods is in your hands.

[Get lost in a beautifully crafted ASCII world]

> Every piece of ASCII animation in Stone Story RPG is typed up character by character. Hundreds of frames of animation bring 8 different detailed locations to life.

[Unlock your true potential with Stonescript]

> For the most hardcore adventurers, Stonescript gives you a blank canvas to create your masterpiece. Craft custom cosmetics, make your own minigames, and achieve superhuman heights by fine-tuning the AI!

Terms of service: https://stonestoryrpg.com/tos.html


Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

In a realm of perpetual darkness, a single stone could change everything.

--Game Features--

[Conquer a vast world, filled with monsters, mysteries, and treasure!]

> The Dark World holds many secrets, waiting to be discovered! Embark on your heroic journey to unite 9 magic Soul Stones and restore the light. 

[Master deceptively simple combat to overwhelm your enemies]

> Stone Story RPG is a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master. A robust A.I. does all the exploring, combat and looting, leaving you to focus on strategy!

[Endless hours of wonder await you, Stonehead!]

> Your adventure is just beginning! Play through everything Stone Story RPG has to offer: sidequests, minigames, challenge events, and more!

[Create your ASCII armory]

> Discover countless unique weapons through Stone Story RPG’s engaging crafting system. Mix and match weapons to unlock new, even stronger weapons!

[Defeat increasingly difficult enemies as you progress through the game]

> An adventurer is only as good as their tools. Collect a variety of unique weapons and upgrade them to unimaginable heights! The power of the gods is in your hands.

[Get lost in a beautifully crafted ASCII world]

> Every piece of ASCII animation in Stone Story RPG is typed up character by character. Hundreds of frames of animation bring 8 different detailed locations to life.

[Unlock your true potential with Stonescript]

> For the most hardcore adventurers, Stonescript gives you a blank canvas to create your masterpiece. Craft custom cosmetics, make your own minigames, and achieve superhuman heights by fine-tuning the AI!

Terms of service: https://stonestoryrpg.com/tos.html


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1391 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Stone Story RPG is an unconventional adventure set in a world crafted entirely from text characters. The player doesn't control the hero's movement; instead, you focus on gear management and strategic automation. Using 'StoneScript,' an easy-to-learn scripting language, you can program your character's AI to optimize every encounter, making this a deep blend of RPG and puzzle logic.

Features

1

Stunning ASCII-animated art style

2

Deep StoneScript automation system

3

8 unique locations with epic bosses

4

Complex crafting and fusion mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

Stone Story RPG (by Martian Rex, Inc.) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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Official Website

Comprehensive guide to the game's world and mechanics.

Official

News on this game

Premature Evaluation: Stone Story RPG

Stone Story RPG begins with the birth of a singular “o”, blinking ceaselessly at the centre of a pitch black screen.

Rock Paper Shotgun - Sat Apr 11 2020

Stone Story, an ASCII art RPG, is out now in Steam Early Access

Stone Story RPG is built entirely in ASCII characters, largely black and white with occasional flashes of color.

PC Gamer - Sat Apr 11 2020

The IGF & Game Developers Choice Awards 2020 winners and finalists

A recap of the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards 2020 with a focus on nominees, finalists, and the winners.

Shacknews - Wed Nov 11 2020

Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 12, 2019)

Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

PC Gamer - Sat Apr 11 2020

Gameplays

Q&A

No. Coding is entirely optional. You can play through the whole story by manually managing your equipment.

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