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One Thousand Lies

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

One day, Ciarán starts receiving enigmatic emails from a mysterious sender, turning his everyday life into a mess of a romantic comedy with psychological themes mixed in. What lies beyond the mystery he's been presented with? In the words of Harry H.: "If you want to know the truth, go find it".

What works

  • Deep and original story
  • Well-developed characters
  • High quality art and music
  • Free to play
  • Emotional and philosophical depth

Things to keep in mind

  • No player choices or interactivity
  • Some find pacing slow or dialogue verbose
  • Limited visual variety and animations
  • Lack of localization in some languages
  • Short length for some players

What to play next

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More autonomous

Games that feels like One Thousand Lies but with more freedom over how you play

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One Thousand Lies: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle, Autonomy.

Last update: 21/08/2026