Installation

Get StoryFlow Editor installed on your system in just a few minutes.

System Requirements

Before installing StoryFlow Editor, make sure your system meets these minimum requirements. StoryFlow Editor is built with Electron and runs as a native desktop application.

Download

StoryFlow Editor is available on two platforms: Steam and itch.io. Choose the platform that works best for you.

Steam (Recommended)

Steam provides automatic updates and handles installation automatically through the Steam client, making it the easiest way to keep StoryFlow Editor up to date.

itch.io (Manual Installation)

Prefer to download directly? StoryFlow Editor is also available on itch.io. This version requires manual download and installation, but doesn't require a Steam account. You'll need to manually download and install updates when new versions are released.

Windows Installation

Choose the installation method that matches the platform you downloaded from.

Method 1: Steam Installation (Recommended)

Installing through Steam is the simplest method with automatic updates and one-click installation.

1. Install Steam: If you don't have Steam installed, download it from store.steampowered.com and complete the installation.
2. Log In: Open Steam and log in with your Steam account (or create a new account if needed).
3. Open Store Page: Visit the StoryFlow Editor page on Steam. The page will open in Steam if you have it installed, or in your web browser where you can click "Install Steam" to proceed.
4. Add to Library: Click the green "Add to Library" or "Install" button on the store page.
5. Choose Install Location: Select where you want to install StoryFlow Editor on your computer.
6. Wait for Download: Steam will download and install StoryFlow Editor automatically. This may take a few minutes depending on your internet speed.
7. Launch: Once installation is complete, click "Play" in your Steam library to launch StoryFlow Editor.

Method 2: itch.io Installation (Manual)

The itch.io version requires manual download and installation. You'll download a ZIP file or installer package and set it up yourself.

1. Visit itch.io Page: Navigate to the StoryFlow Editor page on itch.io using the download button above.
2. Download: Click the "Download Now" button. You may choose to name your own price or download for free, depending on the current pricing model.
3. Select Version: Choose the Windows version from the available downloads (e.g., storyflow-editor-1.0.0-win.zip).
4. Extract Files: Once downloaded, locate the ZIP file in your Downloads folder and extract it to a location of your choice (e.g., C:\Program Files\StoryFlow Editor\ or your preferred directory).
5. Run the Application: Navigate to the extracted folder and double-click storyflow-editor.exe to launch the application.
6. Create Shortcut (Optional): Right-click the storyflow-editor.exe file and select "Send to → Desktop (create shortcut)" for easy access.

macOS Installation

macOS support for StoryFlow Editor is currently in development. The application will be available for macOS users in a future update following the initial Windows release.

Linux Installation

Linux support for StoryFlow Editor is currently in development. The application will be available for Linux users in a future update following the initial Windows release.

First Launch

Once installation is complete, launch StoryFlow Editor from your Steam library by clicking the Play button. The application will open to the Projects Window, your central hub for managing interactive story projects.

On first launch, the projects list will be empty. This is normal! You're ready to start creating.