What Happened to Lily?

About

What Happened to Lily? is a single player action game. It was developed by Montee Games and was released on July 14, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

What Happened to Lily? follows journalist Michael Wolf as he investigates the sudden disappearance of the Miller family from their farmhouse near Coffeyville. Strange sightings of a girl resembling Lily and eerie noises fuel the mystery behind their vanishing. Players explore clues, diary entries, and dark secrets to uncover the truth about Lily’s fate.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a good storyline with engaging elements and well-placed jump scares.
It has a great atmosphere and sound design, making it a solid choice for fans of light horror.
The puzzles are simple yet enjoyable, and the game is a good introduction for beginner horror fans.

The game is very short, taking only about 30-40 minutes to complete, leaving some players wanting more content.
Some jump scares feel cheap and poorly timed, detracting from the overall experience.
There are technical issues, such as inconsistent controls and performance problems on certain PCs.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The story of "What Happened to Lily" is generally well-received, praised for its engaging yet simple narrative that unfolds through notes and pictures within a small environment. While the atmosphere and jump scares are effective, many reviewers feel the story could benefit from deeper development and more complexity, particularly in character exploration and branching paths. Overall, it offers a captivating ghost story, though some players desire a more intricate plot for future installments.
- “And most importantly, the story is simple yet still engaging!”
- “The slow pacing, eerie silence, and subtle story kept me on edge the whole time.”
- “It tells the story of a family and a somewhat peculiar girl, and why she is that way.”
- “I do feel though that the story could've gotten a little deeper had they made the game longer.”
- “Sorry, I think you must invest more in building up the story.”
- “But for the next game, please put a little more time and love into a decent story.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and effective sound effects, contributing to an engaging experience. While many players appreciate the atmospheric elements, some feel that the potential for deeper immersion and storytelling was not fully realized. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhanced by jump scares and a gradually unfolding narrative.
- “Really enjoyed the creepy atmosphere in this one.”
- “Great atmosphere, good sound effects, would change little to nothing.”
- “Atmosphere was on point, some nice jump scares and a story which gets uncovered step by step.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in "What Happened to Lily" are praised for their unique style and overall quality, contributing to the game's light horror atmosphere without overwhelming players with graphic horror elements.
- “I like this light horror game; the puzzles are neatly sequenced, the graphics are awesome, and the horror vibes aren't too pushy with constant jump scares.”
- “Overall, What Happened to Lily is an easy game to play with a couple of jump scares but no graphic horror elements.”
- “Unique graphic style.”
- “Overall, what happened to Lily is an easy game to play with a couple of jump scares but no graphic horror elements.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the gameplay engaging and thought-provoking, particularly in how it challenges their perceptions of character motivations and alliances. The experience prompts introspection about the choices made during the game.
- “Definitely made me question who I was helping during the gameplay.”
- “Here is my gameplay of what happened to Lily.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack effectively enhances the atmosphere, building tension as players explore the environment, despite the absence of voice-overs. Overall, it has been positively received as a great addition to the experience.
- “There are no voice-overs, but the soundtrack does a good job of building tension as you examine each room in the house.”
- “Great soundtrack.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting performance issues even on newer hardware, leading to a lack of smooth gameplay.