Lucius is a Action, Adventure game from Shiver Games with a 80% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Shiver Games
- Release year
- 2012
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.74
- Review signal
- 80% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *:Windows XP, VISTA, 7 Processor:Pentium 4 1,5GHz or Athlon XP equivalent Memory:1.5 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA 8600 Series or ATI equivalent DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:3 GB HD space Sound:DX9.0c compatible
- Recommended
- OS *:Windows XP, VISTA, 7 Processor:Pentium Core 2 2,6GHz or AMD equivalent Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA 260 GT Series or ATI equivalent with 512MB of Graphics Memory DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:3 GB HD space Sound:DX9.0c compatible
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Lucius is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, stealth, exploration, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, chaotic fun, stealth, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and unclear onboarding.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
This premise sets the stage for a narrative that blends supernatural elements with a disturbing exploration of innocence corrupted, making it a…The gameplay centers around exploration, puzzle-solving, and stealth as you carry out a series of diabolical tasks within the confines of a…One of the most compelling aspects of Lucius is its atmospheric setting and narrative tone.This freedom enhances replayability and adds layers of depth to the overall experience, challenging players to think like a sinister child orchestrating…Why it fits
Best for players who want atmosphere, stealth, exploration, and narrative mystery. Strong atmosphere and narrative tone Stealth-focused pacing Exploration and story discovery Chaotic, unsettling premise
Who might skip it
You dislike technical roughness You want clear onboarding You avoid grind or repetition