The Lies We Tell Ourselves (2025)

Developer: Poopsy
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 123 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, episodic first-person journey through a dark, story-rich world with deliberate puzzles and sparse horror that prioritizes atmosphere over jump scares.

psychologicalatmosphericintrospectivesubtle storytellingpuzzle-heavydarksurrealfirst-person

What players say

Players appreciate the graphics, music, and story but are split on the pacing. Many find the cutscenes unskippable and the walking speed too slow, and complain about save points that force restarting levels. Puzzles are considered rewarding by some, frustrating by others. It is the first chapter of a multi-chapter release.

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