The Lies We Tell Ourselves

First-person psychological horror with puzzles and a story about self-discovery

Poopsy · Released Jan 15, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 103
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jan 29, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 6 GB RAM · 17 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Lies We Tell Ourselves?

This episodic, first-person psychological horror adventure follows Vincent Arno through a surreal world after a mysterious presence confronts him on his birthday. You explore, solve puzzles, and face boss fights while uncovering how his past choices shape him.

For you if...

+you enjoy piecing together a story's meaning for yourself
+you like challenging puzzles requiring careful observation and abstract thinking

Not for you if...

−you avoid stories built around mature, disturbing subject matter

What players say

74% of 103 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals and atmosphere, and several highlight the emotional story. Complaints center on slow, unskippable cutscenes and frequent interruptions to player control.

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 6 GB RAM, 17 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD RADEON equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 17 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Suggested for a 1080p 60Hz Experience

Does The Lies We Tell Ourselves have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Lies We Tell Ourselves run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does The Lies We Tell Ourselves use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam