Players dive into a chilling psychological trip that leaves most hooked within the two to ten-hour window, resulting in an 84 percent positive rating across 129 reviews. While the dread-soaked atmosphere pulls a dedicated crowd in, technical friction keeps the experience from being seamless.
What it's about: BrokenLore: DON’T LIE est un jeu japonais d’horreur psychologique qui explore le traumatisme, l’isolement et une réalité fracturée où l’on ne peut plus faire confiance à sa propre perception.
In-game
« graphics really nice, no bugs at all. as always, the story are about psychology.. nice simple battle mechanics anyway! full playthrough will all secret keys here https://youtube.com/live/DiYcksssGjY »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1« Tout simplement un banger !!! C est beau, bien fait et ultra prenant. A mes yeux l'un des meilleurs de la serie. A faire absolument si vous etes fans d'horreur ou meme de tres bon jeux. Et la fin quelle folie :) Note de la MN 9/10 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« Très cool , ça donne envie de faire les autres <3 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« an other creepy title by Serafini after a while this gets really creepy it reminded me a lot the don't watch title, which is really good »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played« Love the graphic and atmosphere! But in some places it got really dark, can't see anything till i bumped into the wall. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« So good :D I wasnt expecting that Artwork and animation are amazing! »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« so in steamworks when you're setting up your store page, you have this box you gotta put on the page that says AI- Generated Content Disclosure, cause now I'm leaving a bad review and a refund. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« The core concept is interesting and the atmosphere oppressive, but the experience is marred by awkward combat scenes, a lack of challenge in the stealth sections, and constant darkness - plus, the game is brazenly short. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« graphics are nice but story is kinda meh plus there are 0 jump scare at all as a horror game »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« this is absolutely the worst game I've ever played in my life. please ever make game again »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« Good idea, bad implementation, and primitive graphics. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 7 h played« This is definitely one of the best ones in the franchise! Beautiful graphics and great story. Recommended for sure. https://youtu.be/Sn_6tuYUcYs »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played
In players' words
« graphics really nice, no bugs at all. as always, the story are about psychology.. nice simple battle mechanics anyway! full playthrough will all secret keys here https://youtube.com/live/DiYcksssGjY »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1« so in steamworks when you're setting up your store page, you have this box you gotta put on the page that says AI- Generated Content Disclosure, cause now I'm leaving a bad review and a refund. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« Tout simplement un banger !!! C est beau, bien fait et ultra prenant. A mes yeux l'un des meilleurs de la serie. A faire absolument si vous etes fans d'horreur ou meme de tres bon jeux. Et la fin quelle folie :) Note de la MN 9/10 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« The core concept is interesting and the atmosphere oppressive, but the experience is marred by awkward combat scenes, a lack of challenge in the stealth sections, and constant darkness - plus, the game is brazenly short. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« Très cool , ça donne envie de faire les autres <3 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« graphics are nice but story is kinda meh plus there are 0 jump scare at all as a horror game »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« an other creepy title by Serafini after a while this gets really creepy it reminded me a lot the don't watch title, which is really good »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played« this is absolutely the worst game I've ever played in my life. please ever make game again »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« Love the graphic and atmosphere! But in some places it got really dark, can't see anything till i bumped into the wall. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played« Good idea, bad implementation, and primitive graphics. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 7 h played« So good :D I wasnt expecting that Artwork and animation are amazing! »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played« This is definitely one of the best ones in the franchise! Beautiful graphics and great story. Recommended for sure. https://youtu.be/Sn_6tuYUcYs »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
74 % pos · n=23
Gameplay
62 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
23
17
2
4
Gameplay
16
10
1
5
Graphics / art
14
10
1
3
Content / longevity
13
11
0
2
Audio / music
4
2
0
2
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.
🪤 45 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
74 % (n=35)
2-10h
88 % (n=92)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 68,7 % of players.
The narrative anchors the journey effectively, backed by 17 positive mentions out of 23.
Overall content delivery satisfies the player base, securing 11 positive mentions out of 13.
Visual execution hits the right notes, earning 10 positive mentions out of 14.
Core mechanics resonate with many, recording 10 positive mentions out of 16.
Weaknesses
Gameplay execution draws friction, with 5 negative mentions out of 16.
Story beats occasionally miss the mark, accumulating 4 negative mentions out of 23.
Visual presentation falls short for some, resulting in 3 negative mentions out of 14.
Who is it for?
Fans of psychological horror and narrative-driven adventures who appreciate brief, atmospheric journeys will find plenty to uncover here.
Is BrokenLore: DON’T LIE worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 84% of 129 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative anchors the journey effectively, backed by. Current price: 15,99€.
Verdict
BrokenLore: DON’T LIE delivers a compelling descent into darkness that successfully captures its audience's imagination. Despite minor hurdles in gameplay and narrative pacing, the strong overall reception confirms it as a worthwhile trip.
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