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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 385 sampled Steam reviews (355 positive / 30 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing28% mention it
- Combat17% mention it
- World & exploration12% mention it
- Difficulty & balance11% mention it
- Music & audio11% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Combat33% mention it
- World & exploration20% mention it
- Controls & UI20% mention it
- Story & writing17% mention it
- Difficulty & balance17% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
76%
17 reviews
5-15h
71%
48 reviews
15-40h
95%
153 reviews
40-100h
97%
135 reviews
100h+
97%
32 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 127 |
| Creator reviews (3 tracked) | – | 86 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 88 | 477 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 827 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 5, 2026) · 299 reviews sampled · 827 total reviews in window · weighted 201.3 up / 26.9 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (195)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“I love Lies of P until I don’t, but those less adoring moments are always followed by something that ropes me right back in. A slickly directed, beautifully presented game that takes the absurd concept of marrying Bloodborne to Pinocchio and commits so earnestly that it transcends the silly and just plain works. Difficulty spikes and dodgy pacing undermine it at key points, and some systems aren’t as useful as they should be, but none of that takes away from the high quality and the amount of imagination poured into what could’ve been just another Soulslike.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and when it comes to Lies of P, this game pays homage to Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls beautifully. It’s not going to win any contests for originality, but the original content here is certainly worth of remembrance. The puppet aesthetic is excellent, the story engaging, and the sheer amount of customization, alongside some memorable boss fights, makes this one of the best Souls-like games outside FromSoft’s catalogue.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lies of P suffers from a slow start with boring levels and uninspired enemies. Thankfully, later down the line game gives you much more interesting things to play with, including different weapons, unique gameplay systems and so on, turning itself into a pretty good addition to the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lies of P is an excellent attempt by Neowiz to break into the problematic segment of souls-like games. And they handled almost everything with aplomb. Although, on the one hand, the game sometimes blatantly copies familiar elements, especially from FromSoftware games; maybe because of that, you won't realize you're not playing a game made by them. That's how good Lies of P is. It's a shame that it's brought down by some fundamental problems, though. Some of the biggest ones can be counted among the strange emphasis on unintuitive boss attacks, significantly underused lying mechanics, and the uninteresting nature of some of the locations. Fortunately, this is offset by the fantastic gameplay and overall atmosphere. Thus, Souls fans should not overlook this game.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Since its announcement, Lies of P generated equal parts surprise and skepticism with a premise that sounded ridiculous but ended up becoming one of the benchmarks of the genre. It is a game that managed to take a familiar concept and make it its own, taking a risky premise and developing it with surprising seriousness. As a result, the overall experience ended up being much better in practice than on paper. A video game that earned its place among the greats on its own merits.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“On the other hand, Lies of P’s refusal to dish out any significant discomfort lowers the stakes considerably, so that you’re never pushed to engage with the game’s mechanical limits. As a result, everything from its level layouts to its boss fights to its jump scares don’t get seared into your brain out of repetition or necessity. It’s why, unlike Dark Souls, Lies of P is so easy to stick with. But it’s also why, unlike Dark Souls, you might forget it in a year.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Lies of P is a fairy tale that will make you love suffering… if you’ve voluntarily launched the game, you’re probably already familiar with this painful love. The game isn’t brimming with originality, but with the precision of a master watchmaker, it assembles familiar components into a functional and stylish whole. The atmosphere of decadent Krat, the dark take on a classic fairy tale, and the emphasis on challenging combat combine to create a powerful experience that, while sometimes frustrating, is also deeply rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Lies of P is the best soulslike that does not have the FromSoftware logo on it. The inspirations are evident, but ultimately this game has its own identity. Dark atmosphere, cool storyline, dynamic combat system, pleasant exploration, some challenging bosses, it’s more than enough to provide fun.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“I’m a little surprised to write these words, but I daresay that Lies of P is such a masterfully crafted hardcore gothic action RPG that it could even be said to outdo FromSoftware at its own game.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Even when I was most frustrated, I found the game to be a magnificent beast with compelling environments, intriguing plots, and addicting combat that would leave me excited for more.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Lies of P stands out in the soulslike genre with its intriguing reinterpretation of the Pinocchio story. Despite some balance and difficulty issues, the game delivers an engaging experience through solid world-building, a stimulating combat system, and impressive customization options.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Without a doubt, Lies of P is the best Soulslike game of the year!”
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La Orden del Pixel
Slant Magazine
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GRYOnline.pl
RPGamer
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The Nerd Stash…and 183 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Update Notes Version 1.13.1.0Aug 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes Version 1.12.0.0Sep 25, 2025
- Update Notes Version 1.11.0.0Aug 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes Version 1.9.0.0 + 1.10.0.0Jun 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Lies of P Patch Notes: Overture LaunchJun 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes Version 1.5.0.0Feb 14, 2024
- Steam Mac Version 1.4.0.0 Update AnnouncementDec 15, 2023
- Update Notes Version 1.4.0.0Dec 11, 2023
- Soundtrack Metadata FixedNov 27, 2023
- Update Notes Version 1.3.0.0Nov 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Mac Version Update AnnouncementOct 16, 2023
- Update Notes Version 1.2.0.0Sep 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Lies of P Graphic Driver UpdateSep 15, 2023
- Lies of P OST "Let There Be Flame" UpdateAug 23, 2023
- Lies of P OST "Judgment of Mourning" UpdateAug 17, 2023
- Black Screen Issue GuidelineJun 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Lies of P OST "Dreadful March" UpdateMay 18, 2023
- Lies of P OST UpdateApr 27, 2023
- Lies of P OST 'Wings of Hypocrisy' UpdateApr 1, 2022