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Prison of Lies

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77%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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About Prison of Lies

Prison of Lies is a single player puzzle game with mystery, thriller and anime themes. It was developed by LockedOn and was released on July 8, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Four innocent prisoners on death row must decide which among them will die to meet the prison's quota.

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • Engaging and thought-provoking story with clever writing and strong moral dilemmas.
  • Unique game mechanic involving half-truths adds depth and intrigue to the investigation.
  • High-quality art, character design, music, and atmosphere that draw players into the game.
  • The game is quite short and some players wish for a longer, more expansive narrative.
  • Limited player choices and linear gameplay reduce replayability and freedom.
  • Some aspects, like the ending or certain mechanics, feel incomplete or underdeveloped.

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its compelling, well-executed plot with meaningful twists and a realistic, engaging narrative that encourages multiple playthroughs to fully uncover. Users appreciate the dialogue, atmosphere, and thoughtful design elements that enhance replayability and immersion. Overall, it is considered a strong, captivating tale that hooks players despite its short length.

    • “Fantastic dialogue and short story that showcases the futility of judging the merits of a person based on their 'innocence'.”
    • “There are some large plot twists throughout the story which require you to focus and constantly recap all of the information you have learned, like a real police investigation.”
    • “Compelling story, well executed twist, great audio, visuals, and atmosphere.”
    • “First, it reminds me of many meta 'choices matter' games I already play, adding a sense of familiarity in requiring multiple playthroughs to truly piece together the story.”
    • “There are some large plot twists throughout the story which require you to focus and constantly recap all the information you have learned, like a real police investigation.”
    • “You won't get the whole story until you earn all 7 achievements, which some may find frustrating if they just want to enjoy the story without heavy thinking.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique "half truths" mechanic that gradually reveals information, adding freshness to the experience. Despite simple mechanics and a short length, it is engaging and well-executed, making it a recommended and enjoyable visual novel.

    • “Finally, it is generally well made; good graphics, a fitting soundtrack, a unique mechanic (the half-truths system which allows you to progress) and more.”
    • “Simple mechanics, but I think it worked in the game's favor and it was just enough to keep the experience fresh.”
    • “A fun visual novel with a somewhat interesting mechanic that causes more information to be revealed as it progresses.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-made and fitting, complementing the overall atmosphere, art, and writing. It contributes to the fun and engaging experience, enhancing tension and dialogue throughout the gameplay.

    • “The music was fitting.”
    • “The game features a fitting soundtrack that complements its unique mechanics and good graphics.”
    • “Fun game with good dialogues and music.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their unique and cool visual style, complementing the overall atmosphere and enhancing the immersive experience. Reviewers find the art design well-executed and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The visuals are cool and quite unique, which immediately hooked me.”
    • “The game is generally well made with good graphics, a fitting soundtrack, and a unique mechanic.”
    • “Compelling story, well executed twist, great audio, visuals, and atmosphere.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its compelling story, well-executed plot twists, and immersive audio-visual design, creating a captivating and engaging experience.

    • “Compelling story, well executed twist, great audio, visuals, and atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a clever and engaging experience with a surprising ending, providing about an hour of replay value. While it can be frustrating at times, all achievements are easily attainable with persistent play. Its tension, art, writing, and music enhance the overall replay appeal.

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Prison of Lies is a puzzle game with mystery, thriller and anime themes. Common tags for Prison of Lies include linear, psychological, cartoon, free to play, 2d and others.

Prison of Lies is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Prison of Lies was released on July 8, 2026.

Prison of Lies was developed by LockedOn.

Prison of Lies has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Prison of Lies for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Prison of Lies is a single player game.

Similar games include Lacuna, The Silent Age, 7Days: Offline Mystery Story, The Incident at Galley House, Interrogation: You will be deceived and others.