Underplayed Gems

The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence (2016)

The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence cover
Developer
Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 2,246 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, introspective journey through a stormy alpine cabin, where you guide a composer through writer's block with gentle puzzles and rich dialogue.

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What players say

Players praise the story as touching and deep, with interconnected choices across episodes, though they note the episodes are short and require replays for achievements. Some find the first episode strongest, and the sepia-toned pixel art splits opinion.

Screenshots

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