The Stanley Parable vs Loopia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Stanley Parable
An expanded re-imagining of a critically acclaimed indie game, this title preserves the original experience while adding new content, choices, and secrets. It features visual upgrades, accessibility options, and the original's iconic narration.
- Expanded content and choices
- New secrets to uncover
- Visually upgraded graphics
- Accessibility features
- Faithful preservation of original tone
- Impeccable voice acting
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The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of the critically acclaimed, award winning indie game The Stanley Parable from 2013. Everything that was in the original Stanley Parable is here, preserved just like it was back in 2013. But The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe also dramatically expands the world of the original game with new content, new choices, and new secrets to uncover. The labyrinth has just gotten bigger. In addition, the game has been visually upgraded to reflect modern technology while faithfully preserving the tone of the original game. Accessibility features have also been added to the game, including localization of in-world text, colorblind options, and content warnings. And just as before, the impeccable voicework of Kevan Brighting will accompany you every step of the way. In The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, everything you remember has been recreated, yet it's different somehow. We've been here before, haven't we? Is Stanley still the same as he was back then? Or is it you who has changed?
Loopia
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Loopia is a 2-D rules-based AI endless arcade game where you control a character running through an endless loop filled with challenges, power-ups, and surprises!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopia at none against The Stanley Parable's 1. Loopia also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Stanley Parable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loopia asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Stanley Parable ships an update monthly, Loopia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Stanley Parable | Loopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (693 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 693 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows | Osama Remlawi |
Bugs and requests
The Stanley Parable
Reported bugs
2 issues- Graphical issues in certain areas
- Audio not working in free trial
Requested features
3 requests- Joystick/virtual stick controls
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to track unlocked endings
Loopia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Stanley Parable
- Full Game$14.99
Loopia
No in-app purchases
Questions
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