Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 (6 GB VRAM) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
Lobotomy
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗The story packs a punch, earning eight unanimous positive mentions. Overall, 85% of the 59 Steam reviews rate Lobotomy Very Positive, with 18 of 19 gameplay mentions praising the experience.
What it's about: James, a freelance journalist, breaks into the notorious "Lobotomy" asylum to expose decades of brutal experiments. Armed with a camera and flashlight, he must navigate the suffocating darkness. Record the truth, survive the shadows, and escape before the asylum’s dark history claims you next.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.3 h.
🪤 89 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
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Strengths
- Story receives 8 positive mentions out of 8 total
- Gameplay garners 18 positive mentions out of 19
- Short play sessions are well‑received: 46 reviews under 2 h at 83% positive and 13 reviews between 2‑10 h at 92% positive
- Audio scores 3 positive mentions out of 4
- Jumpscares appear in 8 frequent keywords, highlighting effective horror moments
Weaknesses
- Performance is split evenly: 2 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 4
- Graphics attract 2 negative mentions out of 5 total
- Content depth is questioned: only 1 positive versus 2 negative mentions out of 3
- Overall length is described as "court" in 5 keyword mentions, suggesting some players may find it too brief
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy concise, story‑driven indie action with strong horror atmospheres and frequent jumpscares will likely appreciate Lobotomy. Those seeking extensive content or flawless performance may be less satisfied.
Is Lobotomy worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 85% of 59 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: Story receives. Current price: 5,03€ (30% off).
Verdict
Lobotomy delivers a tightly crafted narrative and engaging gameplay that resonated with the majority of its Steam audience. While its short length and occasional performance hiccups temper enthusiasm, the overall Very Positive reception underscores its appeal to fans of bite‑sized horror action.
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