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A Stray Line Demo

Chapter 1 of A Stray Line. Explore a strange world, draw to cast spells, and begin a story about a lonely little family in the woods.

Release date
August 7, 2026
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Developer
Sprout Haven
Publisher
Sprout Haven
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About A Stray Line Demo

This Demo will take you through our Prologue and Chapter 1Your name is Taoyi Feng. The universe itself seems to have forgotten you. You wake up to discover that your home, your belongings, and even the surrounding woodlands have been changed beyond recognition. People no longer remember your face, or the misfortune you caused your loved ones. There are holes in the floor, but you can't see through them. Perhaps something out there has granted you a clean slate.

This time, you will make yourself worth forgiving. Story and ExplorationThe game is heavily dialogue and story driven, paired with hand-drawn cgs and animations. Use your mouse to examine the environment, solve puzzles, and speak with NPCS in order to progress the story. Draw symbols in your notebook to cast spells. Fast paced, drawing based battle system! Other Features Include... The experience of having a supportive father. An undiagnosed iron deficiency. Scrappy stray animals to help you along your adventure.

Taoyi Feng: A child with all the love in the world to give. For the stars, the woodlands, and the people who took her in when she had nothing. Atlas Feng: A former big city painter and mage. Now, he lives quietly in a small house with his two adoptive children, hidden away in a forest clearing. He is recovering from some injuries. Winslow Feng: Tao's older sibling who enjoys teasing and playing with his friends.…

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★ 9.9/10Steam · 83 ratings
SteamLast checked November 5, 2026

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this game is wonderfully made with an amazing story that i am exited to continue. i very much recommend this game
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Absolutely amazing Demo, I was waiting for the game itself to come out ever sense I found Sprout from their Small Dog Syndrome video, so…
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A good 2 hour game if you're quick! Looking forward to chapter 2! <3

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A good 2 hour game if you're quick! Looking forward to chapter 2! <3
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this game is wonderfully made with an amazing story that i am exited to continue. i very much recommend this game
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Absolutely amazing Demo, I was waiting for the game itself to come out ever sense I found Sprout from their Small Dog Syndrome video, so…
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Absolutely loved this demo!!!!!! I've played through it twice now, and I genuinely had such a lovely time with it. The art style is beautiful,…
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I love this game, lovely art, excellent music, very goo story, just a little problem about knowing what you're supposed to do sometimes but I…
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Evil developer bullying a child the video game >:( anyway visually really good and fun + interesting story, 5/5
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great artwork, an interesting story, and a fitting, beautiful soundtrack. overall cool game. however i will give some criticism to sections and mechanics that i…

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