Alone Together vs Eighty Thousand Steps

Discover a new kind of human connection with ALONE TOGETHER, the app that lets you play the role of a rented family member to lonely people seeking companionship. Blurring the lines between reality and fiction, ALONE TOGETHER combines cutting-edge technology with theatrical storytelling to create a unique and immersive experience. Inspired by the concept of a family rental agency, ALONE TOGETHER invites you to step into the shoes of a professional stand-in and weave in and out of the lives of lonely people. With voice recognition and AI, your interactions are unpredictable and spontaneous, creating a sense of excitement and wonder. Season One of ALONE TOGETHER follows Kya, a lonely university dropout who works as a professional stand-in for the Alone Together Agency. Through four emotionally arresting episodes, players will navigate the complexities of human relationships and confront their own sense of isolation as they interact with clients seeking companionship and connection. EPISODE 1 - "Forgive" Sara lost her husband almost a year ago and her daughter has been estranged since. Can you help her reconnect with her daughter and find forgiveness on the anniversary of her husband's death? EPISODE 2 - "Inspire" Ben has retreated from society and refuses to leave his bedroom. His parents have hired a stand-in sister to try and coax him out. Can you inspire him to rejoin the world? EPISODE 3 - "Release" Ana is struggling with a painful breakup and the shame of how she handled herself. She hires a stand-in ex to try and redo the breakup, but the roles are reversed. Can you help her release her emotions and move forward? EPISODE 4 - "Connection" Kya is a lonely university dropout searching for a sense of belonging. Can you connect with her and help her find a place in the world? Step into a new form of home entertainment with ALONE TOGETHER, guided by principles of acting learned from theatre. This immersive narrative experience allows you to explore the depths of human connection and confront your own sense of social isolation. With emotionally arresting episodes that are both innovative and familiar, ALONE TOGETHER offers a unique and immersive experience that allows you to explore the depths of this essential human experience. Play now and discover a new kind of journey that challenges your beliefs about human connection. Join our community of players and discover a new form of home entertainment that speaks to the realities of our contemporary society.

Ready for an inspiring journey? Here’s the twist. You power this story—with your footsteps. Take a walk in someone else’s shoes. Uncover a long-buried secret. Welcome to a story like no other. Walk the dog, run an errand, stroll the park, take a coffee break around the block. You can even run or jog, hit the treadmill, step machine, or elliptical. Now listen. And be prepared: this will move you in every way. Body, mind, and heart. A cinematic saga for the ears. An intimate personal secret, dipped in folklore and magic. Eighty Thousand Steps is a unique, genre-bending interactive podcast about family and migration, inspired by the true story of journalist Crystal Chan’s search for what really happened to her grandmother as a refugee. Follow the clues beyond the headlines. How do you keep going, no matter where life takes you? From award-winning studios Stitch Media and CBC Arts: a show for those who walk their own path. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. What step will you take today? HAPPY STEPPERS “It’s like a double whammy, getting my exercise in and listening to a story—2 for 1 value.” “Very fun and I enjoyed having something to walk to that added purpose to my movement.” “I have been enjoying the story while I do my daily walk. It’s so immersive and I love the interactive quality.” “This approach to storytelling feels so fresh and real and human.” “Really tugged at my heartstrings.” SPECIAL FEATURES Motivating Step Counter: In-app step counter shows your steps traveled as you uncover the mystery. Immersive Storytelling: Groundbreaking surround-sound audio with hand-illustrated scrolling art. Unlock clues after listening to each of the six episodes. Accessible and Adaptive: Completely free. Available offline. All transcripts available. Walk or run at any speed. Enable Accessibility Mode to enjoy without walking. Secure and Private: Will not save or store your health, motion or fitness data.