Known issueFixUpdated · 25 replies on Steam
Stranded & Naked: Reports (Workarounds)
Short answer
Suggested fix (unconfirmed): Disable Smart App Control in Windows 11 or whitelist the game executable in your antivirus settings.
How to fix it
- Change your settings using the first available solution provided for the Ren'Py engine slowdown issue linked to Steam's overlay and specific graphics card drivers, such as NVIDIA with G-Sync.
- Disable Smart App Control in Windows 11 if you encounter blocked game launches.
- Whitelist the game executable inside your antivirus settings.
If it still doesn't work
- Report bugs, translation issues, or unresolved problems on the Steam forum thread.
- Include your operating system when submitting a bug report.
- Describe precisely where the issue happens during gameplay.
- Copy and paste any Ren'Py error codes you receive.
- Specify the target language and copy the entire relevant section if you are reporting a translation error.
What players reported
If you find any bugs or issues with the game/translation, please let us know here! Things to keep in mind when submitting a report: - If it’s a bug, please specify the operating system you’re playing on - Indicate, as much as possible, where it occurs - If you get a Renpy error code, copy and paste it - If the problem is with the translation, please specify the language and copy the entire…
What players suggest
Thank you for reporting this! This is a known compatibility issue between the Ren'Py engine, Steam's overlay, and certain graphics card drivers (especially NVIDIA with G-Sync). It didn't happen in the short demo because this slowdown accumulates over long play sessions or fast-skipping. Here are the quick solutions to fix this permanently without needing to reboot your PC: Solution 1: Change the…
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Source: original Steam Community discussion. Quotes are shortened; all credit goes to the posters. Tags: performance, directx, nvidia, audio