South Park: The Stick of Truth came out on March 3, 2014 for PC, then for Xbox 360 on March 4, 2014 and for PlayStation 3 on March 5, 2014. On Steam, 98% of 61,417 player reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive). 518 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 1,080 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 8.5 hours, doing everything about 21 hours. It was nominated for 3 awards.
South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing game set in the town of South Park, developed in collaboration with series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Players control a new kid who joins a city-wide live-action role-playing game among the local children, which escalates into a conflict with larger stakes. Combat uses a turn-based system with timed button inputs, and the game features exploration, side quests, and the humor of the animated series.
Story
A child known only as the New Kid has just moved to the small mountain town of South Park, Colorado. Venturing outside for the first time, the New Kid is immediately drawn into an elaborate live-action fantasy war between the neighborhood children, who have split into rival factions of humans and elves battling for control of a relic they call the Stick of Truth. Led by the scheming wizard king Cartman on one side and the elven king Kyle on the other, the conflict escalates well beyond a simple children's game as genuine dangers emerge and threaten the entire town.
What is happening now
South Park: The Stick of Truth is an RPG that recreates the show's distinctive visual style, making it feel like an extended episode rather than a traditional game adaptation. Developed with input from the show's creators, it offers around 12 hours of campaign content across multiple platforms.
The game continues to draw players years after its 2014 release, with recent coverage highlighting its enduring appeal and humor. The visual presentation has held up particularly well, maintaining the show's authentic look without requiring constant updates or remasters. For those who haven't experienced it, the game remains accessible across modern platforms including Nintendo Switch, making it straightforward to jump in regardless of when you're reading this.
