STAY

About this game

What would you do if a stranger’s fate rested in your fingertips? And how would you cope if every second counted? Award-winning graphic adventure STAY asks those very questions: When Quinn wakes up alone in a locked room with nothing of note save for a computer hooked up to a chat room, you become his single ray of hope. Your choices – and your timeliness – will single-handedly shape his escape efforts… or lead him down the path to an untimely end.


STAY plays out in real-time, meaning that every minute spent away from the game is a minute Quinn is left alone. Drop out of conversations or leave Quinn to fend for himself for too long and there may be consequences.




Quinn is on edge, and so every response matters. Prove yourself a compassionate ally and he’ll learn to trust you and share his findings and deepest thoughts. Fail, and his emotions may work against you.





Featuring 24 chapters, seven different endings, dozens of potential deaths and entire webs of conversation, STAY is designed to be replayed multiple times. Explore different rooms and unearth hidden secrets in subsequent playthroughs to piece together the full story.




Webcams enable you to spy on Quinn, letting you see both his reactions to your comments and his actions while AFK. Pick up on his lies and use that knowledge to your advantage.





Help Quinn get the better of the conundrums he encounters inside his prison by taking direct control of his actions during puzzle sections.

Latest news

• Announcements·24 Jul 2026Official

  Bighorn Ramone: our new hoop horror game

  Hi there!We're excited to reveal Bighorn Ramone, the new horror game we're developing at Appnormals.The premise is simple: you're trapped inside a sports team mascot suit.We wanted to combine two of our biggest passions (horror movies and basketball) to create a tense, atmospheric horror experience centered on dread, vulnerability, and human violence.Here's our teaser trailer:The mascot suit isn't just part of the story... it's the game's core mechanic. Its limited visibility and clumsy movement make every encounter more terrifying, creating a double layer of claustrophobia: you're trapped inside a basketball arena, and you're trapped inside the suit itself.Caught in a time loop between the present day and a mysterious basketball game in 1986, you'll have to perform as the team's mascot while evading hostile fans searching for answers about what really happened that night.If the premise sounds intriguing, we'd love your support!Wishlist Bighorn Ramone and follow us as we work toward our first 3D horror game. Cheers,Iñaki from Appnormals
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• Announcements·23 Jul 2023Official

  Frank and Drake - OUT NOW!

  After nearly three years of work, the next narrative game by Appnormals just launched! 'Frank and Drake' is OUT NOW' and features: Dual narrative where you play both characters: Frank (day) and Drake (night) 8000+ frames individually drawn over footage (rotoscoping technique) 40+ minigames and puzzles scattered through the game 6 endings and different routes so you can replay and change your choices Multiple locations of Oriole City with 200+ backgrounds The reviews so far have been incredible, with so many beautiful words about it. Some examples: A Couple of Gamers: 10/10 Gamerheads Podcast: 10/10 Six One indie: 9/10 The Gaming Outsider: 9/10 SVG: 8/10 Pocket Tactics: 8/10 WGTC: 8/10 If you enjoyed the uniqueness of STAY, we can assure you: 'Frank and Drake' will be your cup of tea, at the end of the day t is made by the same authors! Check out the Steam page If you play it, also remember to write a review! It is very important for small humble new games to gain visibility on the platform. Thanks in advance! Welcome to Oriole City. Introducing the story of Frank and Drake : )
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• Community & Events·12 Dec 2021Official

  Cross promotion: Frank and Drake SPECIAL CONTEST

  🎄 ASTONISHING ORIGINAL ART TO BE WON! 🎄 Enter now for a chance to win something very special: a bespoke, rotoscoped portrait of YOU, done by the artists working on Frank and Drake! The prize will be a 2-second animation based on the footage provided by the winner. An exclusive opportunity to win unique, exclusive and customised piece of art! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31809070/cb1d9c262c7b7896c33b491c13c255905a2afa2e.gif Rules to be elegible: Follow Frank and Drake on Twitter Follow Chorus Worldwide on Twitter Like and RT the contest tweet A lucky Winner will be picked up on December 17th! Thank you and Happy Holidays ^^
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• Announcements·23 Apr 2021Official

  New game: FRANK AND DRAKE

  Hello everyone! We hope you're all well and safe during these crazy times, please take care! On our side, we have been working really hard for the past couple of years on a new narrative game after STAY. Still a lot of work to do, but we are happy to finally introduce our next project: it is called FRANK AND DRAKE, it is planned to launch this coming fall and it has a Steam page live! FRANK AND DRAKE on Steam FRANK AND DRAKE is a modern take on the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula, with two housemates inspired by their iconic characters. They will have different time cycles and we will play both characters sequentially: Frank during the day, Drake during the night. In consequence, they will not bump into each other ever, and their relationship will develop through sticky notes and other written messages. One remarkable aspect of the game is the visuals, using the rotoscoping technique: we draw frame by frame (yes, very time-consuming!) over footage from real actors, giving the game that uncanny and surreal aspect that fits the narrative so well. We really hope you like it! If you want to stay tuned for more game updates and want to support our work, please do consider adding it to your wishlist! It means a huge help for a small studio like us. Thanks in advance! Cheers, Appnormals Team {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31809070/c9cb26c3f96ed65748e30c5188f4983dce9212fb.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/31809070/7804837f3d68645a0d9b309622c53fd97a9b1dbc.gif
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• Announcements·20 Dec 2018Official

  10 BEST INDIE GAMES OF 2018 YOU SHOULD PLAY

  We're delighted to share that STAY has been chosen as one of Cultured Vultures' "10 Best Indie Games of 2018 You Should Play". From their earlier review, they wrote "Even if its puzzles border on the bewildering, STAY is a game that you really need to stay around for. Boasting deep, innovative mechanics and a protagonist worth investing your heart into, STAY is a game that you shouldn’t leave off of your wishlist." The full list of all 10 games is available here: https://culturedvultures.com/best-indie-games-2018/ Thanks to Cultured Vultures for choosing STAY! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31809070/054c5e884295fc95e0468b5ffd09c4a3b3829a18.jpg
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