Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : XP Processeur : 1 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Prison of Lies
A tightly wound narrative anchors this brief free-to-play journey, pulling players through moral dilemmas before the credits roll. Out of 93 total reviews recorded since launch, an overwhelming 97 percent rate the experience as positive.
What it's about: In this short visual novel, four prisoners on death row are cleared of all charges. But the prison has a quota to meet. The four are put in a room and asked to decide among themselves over the course of an hour... who will be the one to die?
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 22 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 72,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- The storytelling drives the narrative forward successfully, earning 21 positive mentions out of 22 total remarks.
- Gameplay mechanics keep players engaged with 12 positive mentions out of 14.
- Visual presentation hits the mark cleanly, gathering 9 positive mentions out of 9.
- Sound design elevates the atmosphere with 5 positive mentions out of 5.
Weaknesses
- The sheer brevity of the adventure leaves some wanting more, reflected in 9 mentions noting how short the experience is.
- Overall content volume draws mild concern, showing 3 negative remarks out of 12 total mentions.
Who is it for?
Narrative-driven adventure fans looking for a quick, thought-provoking puzzle experience that costs nothing to dive into.
Is Prison of Lies worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 93 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The storytelling drives the narrative forward successfully, earning. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Prison of Lies delivers a remarkably polished free adventure that respects the player's time while forcing difficult moral choices. Supported by a stellar 97 percent positive rating across 93 reviews since release, it proves to be a compelling compact story worth experiencing.
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