The Lies We Tell Ourselves is a Adventure, Horror game from Poopsy with a 75% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, tense, psychological themes, psychological horror.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Poopsy
- Release year
- 2025
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.99
- Review signal
- 75% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD RADEON equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 17 GB available space
Additional Notes: Suggested for a 1080p 60Hz Experience - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i7 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD RADEON equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 17 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Lies We Tell Ourselves is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological themes, psychological horror, and narrative adventure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
Steam review snapshots
Thanks so much for making a proper psychological horror, without any nonsense.Thanks so much for making a proper psychological horror, without any nonsense.Highly recommended to everyone who likes puzzles, good stories and eerie atmosphere.Just to think it's made by a solo dev is insane.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, horror filtered by dark, tense, psychological themes.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.