Report updated Apr 19, 2026
A Short Tale
For fans of atmospheric, puzzle-heavy adventure games who enjoy non-linear exploration and challenging logic tasks.
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A Short Tale is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 4.6/5 rating from 534 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is A Short Tale?
Current Momentum
v1.1 · 20mo ago
ZombieLast updated 600d ago. 5 versions tracked.
Competition
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Players navigate a single, large-scale room from a miniature perspective to uncover clues and interact with oversized furniture.
The game provides access to the entire setting early on, allowing players to solve challenges in a non-linear fashion.
An integrated camera feature allows players to capture photos of clues and puzzles to assist with problem-solving.
The game incorporates the developer's signature style of humor and intentionally difficult puzzles.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Glitch Games
Providing fans of classic point-and-click adventures with atmospheric, logic-driven escape mysteries that prioritize narrative immersion.
Portfolio
13
Apps
What other apps does Glitch Games make?
Incoherence: Puzzle Escape
A Fragile Mind: Escape Mystery
Mini Escapes: Infinity Pool
Cabin Escape: Alice's Story
Great Escapes
Forever Lost: Episode 1
Explore the full Glitch Games report
Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Glitch Games.
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What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
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What is the competitive landscape for A Short Tale?
How's The Games Market?
How does it evolve in the Games market?
Rank progression
86 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for A Short Tale
Key Takeaways
While praised for its immersive puzzle design, users report a critical UI bug where the camera interface obscures the photo album, hindering navigation.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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