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.
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








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.
Watch the enemies' behavior patterns. Tap the screen to swap weapons and shields in real-time. Use elemental advantages to break through defenses and harvest resources for the crafting bench.
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 RPG is built entirely in ASCII characters, largely black and white with occasional flashes of color.
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Unlock the mind-stone to access StoneScript. Write simple 'if/then' logic to make your hero automatically use potions when health is low or switch weapons based on the enemy type. This allows for efficient 'farming' of difficult zones.
No. Coding is entirely optional. You can play through the whole story by manually managing your equipment.