
Step Away makes your time off-screen feel more rewarding. While you’re away, going for a walk, cleaning up or grocery shopping, the little wanderer gathers steps. When you return, you might find he’s earned a new hat for his journey.
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Ever find yourself stuck in front of your PC with zero motivation to do the things life actually expects from you? Then this little app we made might be just what you need.
Type in what you're about to do, place your cursor in the square, and watch the little wanderer set off. While you’re away doing something useful, like going for a walk, cleaning up, or grocery shopping, he’ll quietly gather steps in the background. And when you come back, he might even have earned a new hat for his efforts.
We know it’s not always easy to get away from screen and deal with life stuff. This app gives you a gentle push in the right direction and a small reward for being off-screen.
This is a super minimal experience. No pressure, no complexity, no real gameplay. Just peaceful vibes and a little guy walking while you’re AFK.
Rack up steps to unlock a handful of charming hats. Equip whatever suits your style.
If you enjoy this, please consider picking up the Supporter Pack DLC. It helps us keep making creative content like this. And if you’ve got any feedback, we’d love to hear from you on our Discord :)
Julian & Basti
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Relaxing. Wholesome. Peaceful. Step Away is one of those little apps that quietly does exactly what it promises. I've now crossed **500,000 steps** and unlocked every hat in the game, and the experience has been just as calming from start to finish. You simply leave your cursor inside the app before stepping away from your PC, and your little character keeps walking while you're away, rewarding you with hats and cosmetics as you reach new milestones. The pixel art is cozy, the gentle footsteps create a peaceful atmosphere, and you can mute the audio if you prefer complete silence. It's simple, lightweight, and never tries to demand your attention. What I like most is the idea behind it. Instead of encouraging you to spend more time at your PC, it rewards you for stepping away and taking a break. It's a small concept, but one that genuinely promotes a healthier habit. If you're looking for a peaceful little companion that encourages you to get away from your desk once in a while, Step Away is an easy recommendation, especially since it's free.
Step Away est à l'opposé de la base habituelle des jeux vidéo : il nous récompense de ne pas y prêter attention. Le but est d'accumuler des points en ne faisant absolument rien avec le PC pendant que le jeu tourne. Le compteur ne s'enclenche qu'une fois qu'on a placé le curseur dans une zone définie, et ne progresse que tant que ce curseur ne bouge pas (du coup en bonus ça peut servir à détecter un drift subtil, mais je disgresse). Visuellement ça se traduit par un petit personnage en pixel art plutôt joliment dessiné et animé, qui se met à marcher une fois que le compteur s'enclenche au rythme d'un pas par seconde. Les points engrangés lui débloquent des chapeaux divers et variés, c'est un petit plus sympa. C'est joli, doux, serein. En bref c'est exactement ce que suggère le titre : on démarre le machin, on se lève, et on va ailleurs faire autre chose. C'est de toute façon un bonne idée, pourquoi pas la gamifier ? Step Away est une bizarrerie et moi, les bizarreries, j'aime bien.
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Why is this a thing? What benefit do you get for keeping the "game" running on a machine without an active player - a few measly hats and achievements, which take forever to unlock? Why should anyone waste electricity instead of... just turning it off while away? Not like its an incremental with upgrades, a slow-ass constant pace forever. AND it needs focus, stops counting when on a different window. Idk man, if power bill is so free to you go for it. Is this some sort of rich joke that I'm too peasant to understand?
Cannot understand the negative reviews, I feel like they havent watched the intro vid or have read the discription. lol
wtf is this
Really loved the concept.
would recommend to anyone who likes a relaxing game the guide attached saved me getting stressed by having to log on every day https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3737347875
бред. это для тех у кого ментальные проблемы? вам счета за электричества девать некуда...клоуны а так же клоуны те кто ставит этому положительный отзыв...зачем? оло
Simple, and works perfectly.
There's something strangely soothing about having a character walking nonstop on my screen while I'm studying on another screen. The steps being counted provides a sense of progress. I was more focused today
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