Candy Box 2 vs Stone Story RPG
Both are narrative, ascii incrementals. Here's how they differ, from the same data we use everywhere on IncrementalGames.org.
Candy Box 2
CompleteAn ASCII adventure that starts as a counter of candies and turns into quests, spells and a lollipop farm.
Stone Story RPG
A hand-animated ASCII RPG that plays itself while you script its behaviour. Gorgeous and strange.
The short version
- Candy Box 2 is the shorter commitment: about 5–10h against 15–30h for Stone Story RPG.
- Stone Story RPG is the more idle of the two (balanced); Candy Box 2 asks for more hands-on play.
- Candy Box 2 is completely free; Stone Story RPG costs money.
Side by side
| Fact | Candy Box 2 | Stone Story RPG |
|---|---|---|
| Ending | Yes | Yes |
| Time to finish | 5–10h | 15–30h |
| Idle (0 = active) | 30% | 50% |
| Offline progress | No | ? |
| Prestige layers | 0 | 0 |
| Steam positive | ? | 91% |
| Price | Free | Paid |
| Platforms | Browser | Steam, Mobile |
| Last update | Jun 4, 2026 | ? |