LISA: The Painful is a Adventure, RPG game from Dingaling Productions with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Dingaling Productions
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $10.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution Storage: 800 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.6.8 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 800 MB available space Additional Notes: Anything supporting OpenGL 2.0 should work in theory
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 2400 or comparable Storage: 800 MB available space Additional Notes: Anything supporting OpenGL 2.0 should work in theory
From Steam reviews
Review notes
LISA: The Painful is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, post-apocalyptic, chaotic fun, and boss rush.
Best for players who want emotional story, post-apocalyptic, chaotic fun, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
post-apocalyptic
SettingThe world reads as ruined, hostile, or shaped by collapse.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
Heartbreaking, life ruining, hilarious, life affirming.Heartbreaking, life ruining, hilarious, life affirming.Insane, jarring, deeply personal, this is post apocalyptic done right and some more.The level design is admittedly a little confusing at first, but looks and feels so cool once you get the hang of…Why it fits
Best for players who want emotional story, post-apocalyptic chaos, and boss rush gameplay. It stands out for its emotional story, chaotic fun, exploration, and a ruined post-apocalyptic setting.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike unclear onboarding.